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Hypertonic
A solution with a higher solute concentration compared to another solution.
Hypotonic
A solution with a lower solute concentration compared to another solution.
Isotonic
Two solutions with equal solute concentrations, resulting in no net movement of water.
Osmosis
Osmosis is the passive movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration (hypotonic) to a region of higher solute concentration (hypertonic).
Plasmolysis
Plasmolysis is the process where the cell membrane pulls away from the cell wall due to water loss.
Turgid
Turgid refers to a plant cell that is swollen with water, causing the cell membrane to press tightly against the cell wall.