A solution is called as hypotonic solution when its osmotic pressure

Is equal to osmotic pressure of the cell sap

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Is higher than the osmotic pressure of cell sap

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Is less than that of the cell sap

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None of the above

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The correct option is B Is less than that of the cell sap
The osmotic pressure of a solution depends on the concentration of dissolved solute particles. More the number of dissolved solute particles, higher will be the osmotic pressure and vice versa. A hypotonic solution is a solution in which concentration of solute particles is less than the cell sap and thus the osmotic pressure of the solution is less than the cell sap.

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