If a cell shrinks when placed in a solution, what will be the tonicity of the solution when compared to cell solution?

Hypertonic

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Hypotonic

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The correct option is A Hypertonic
It is given that the cell shrinks when placed in the solution. It implies that water moves out of the cell. This happens when the solute concentration is more in the solution as compared to the cell. Hence, the solution is hypertonic.

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