—When a cell is immersed in a hypertonic solution, water escapes and the cell shrinks. There is no net water movement in an isotonic environment, so the cell size does not change. When a cell is placed in a hypotonic environment, water enters the cell, causing it to swell.
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— When a cell is immersed in a hypertonic solution, water escapes and the cell shrinks. There is no net water movement in an isotonic environment, so the cell size does not change. When a cell is placed in a hypotonic environment, water enters the cell, causing it to swell.