Differentiate between the following pair on the basis of what is indicated in the brackets
Hypotonic solution and hypertonic solution (condition of a plant cell when placed in them).

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In a hypotonic solution, the solute concentration is higher inside the cell than outside the cell.
In a hypertonic solution, the solute concentration is higher outside the cell than inside the cell.
Hypotonic solution Hypertonic solution
1. When a cell is put in a hypotonic solution, then water molecules from the outside of the cell enter inside the cell. 1. When a cell is put in a hypertonic solution, then water molecules from the inside of the cell move to the outside of the cell.
2. This leads to swelling of the cell. 2. This leads to the shrinking of the cell.

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Hypotonic solution	Hypertonic solution
1. When a cell is put in a hypotonic solution, then water molecules from the outside of the cell enter inside the cell.	1. When a cell is put in a hypertonic solution, then water molecules from the inside of the cell move to the outside of the cell.
2. This leads to swelling of the cell.	2. This leads to the shrinking of the cell.