Here's why:
* Hypertonic: This term refers to a solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution.
* Non-permeating solutes: These are molecules that cannot easily pass through the cell membrane.
* Effect: When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the cell to try to equalize the solute concentration. This can lead to cell shrinkage or crenation.
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