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Define Crenation Contraction Cell Exposure Hypertonic Solution Shriveling

Crenation describes the shrinkage or shriveling of a cell resulting from water loss in a hypertonic solution.

Crenation is the shriveling or contraction of a cell that occurs after it is exposed to a hypertonic solution.

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Back Crenation - contraction of a cell after exposure to a hypertonic solution (shriveling).



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