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What are isotonic solutions?

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Isotonic solutions are solutions having same osmotic pressure. 1.0 M glucose solution is isotonic with 1.0 M fructose solution as both solutions have same osmotic pressure. When isotonic solutions are separated by a semipermeable membrane, there is no flow of solvent in either direction.

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