What is hybertonic?

Answer 1

Hypertonic refers to a solution that has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution, typically a cell's internal environment. When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the cell in an attempt to balance the solute concentrations, leading to cell shrinkage or crenation. This concept is important in Biology and medicine, particularly in understanding fluid balance and cellular responses to different environments.