Cell shape and size remain the same when the solution outside is

Hypotonic

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Hypertonic

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Isotonic

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C
Isotonic

Cell shape and size remain the same when the solution outside is isotonic. The cell shrinks and loses shape when the solution outside is hypertonic. The cell enlarges when the solution outside is hypotonic.

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