Question

Differentiate isotonic solution, hypertonic solution and hypotonic solution.

Answer 1

Isotonic Solution

1. Two solutions having the same osmotic pressure across a semipermeable membrane are referred to as an isotonic solution.

Hypertonic Solution

1. Hypertonic solution A hypertonic solution is one that has a higher solute concentration outside the cell than inside.

Hypotonic Solution

1. A hypotonic solution means something that has a lower solute concentration in comparison to another solution.

	Isotonic Solution	Hypertonic Solution	Hypotonic Solution
1	Hypertonic solutions have higher osmotic pressure.	Hypertonic solutions have higher osmotic pressure.	Hypotonic solutions have lower osmotic pressure.
2	It has equal solute concentration.	It has a higher solute concentration.	It has a lower solute concentration.
3	The cells show no effect when placed in an isotonic solution.	The cells become plasmolyzed when placed in a hypertonic solution.	The cells become turgid when placed in a hypotonic solution.