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.

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- Isotonic Environment
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External Cellular Environments Affecting Osmosis

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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.

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