Is water or vinegar hypotonic

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Water is considered a hypotonic solution when compared to solutions with higher solute concentrations, such as vinegar. In a hypotonic solution, the concentration of solutes outside the cell is lower than inside, causing water to move into the cell. Vinegar, primarily composed of acetic acid and water, has a higher concentration of solutes than pure water, making it more isotonic or hypertonic in comparison to cells.

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