what does it mean when a cell is in a hypertonic solution? the cell has fewer solutes than the solution and…

Brief Explanations:

A hypertonic solution has a higher solute concentration than the cell. Osmosis causes water to move out of the cell (from lower solute concentration inside the cell to higher solute concentration outside). This leads to the cell losing water and shriveling. The first option correctly describes this as the cell has fewer solutes (lower solute concentration) than the hypertonic solution. The second option describes a hypotonic solution scenario (cell has more solutes than the solution, water moves in, cell swells).

Answer:

The cell has FEWER solutes than the solution and shrivels up.