What solution causes a cell to shrink

In hypotonic solutions (e.g., pure water), as these shielding ions are present to a far lesser degree, more chain repulsion will occur, which increases the swelling of the network and consequently the EWC of the material.

From: Comprehensive Biomaterials, 2011

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Why does a cell shrink when placed in salt solution?

Cells shrink as the cytoplasm will decompose when placed in salt solution.

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Mineral salts will break the cell wall, causing the cells to shrink.

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Salt-water enters the cell and breaks the cell.

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Water comes out of the cell by exosmosis, causing it to shrink.

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