Practice question
Question
A solution having higher solute concentration than the cell is called:
Explanation
Correct option is C, Hypertonic. In BASICS of PLANT problems like this, the accurate statement is Hypertonic; the others are common mix-ups. Not these: A) Hypotonic; B) Isotonic; D) Iso-osmotic. Tissue transport questions usually turn on xylem vs phloem, living vs dead cells, or source vs sink.
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