An isotonic solution has no net change in water movement because the concentration of solute is the same on both sides of the membrane. 

Isotonic Environment

A hypertonic environment has more solute on the outside of the cell. Water moves out of the cell which causes the cell to shrink and crenate.

Hypertonic Environment 

Hypotonic solutions have a lower concentration of solute on the inside of the cell. In this environment, water diffuses into the cell which causes it to swell and eventually bursts it.

Hypotonic Environment

- Isotonic Environment
- Hypertonic Environment
- Hypotonic Environment

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Osmosis is the passive diffusion of water. Water passes the membrane to where there is a lower concentration of water. This does not require energy. Osmosis can causes stress and pressure on cells depending on the environment. 

Osmosis

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