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In hypertonic solution a cell water pote...

In hypertonic solution a cell water potential

A

Decreases

B

Increases

C

First increases then decrease

D

No change

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A
In hypertonic solution the water content inside the cell sap is more than outside as a result water from inside to outside and thus cell water potential decreases.
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