If the concentration of external solution is more than the cytoplasm, the solution is known as

None of the above

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Hypotonic

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Isotonic

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Hypertonic

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Solution

The correct option is D
Hypertonic

If a cell is kept in a solution with a higher osmotic concentration as compared to its cytoplasm, then the solution is called a hypertonic solution.

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