You know that this cell is in a(n) solution because it a cell is placed into a solution. the amount of solute outside the cell is higher than inside the cell. the movement of water is directed from inside the cell to the outside and the cell shrinks. you know that this cell is in a(n) solution because it a cell is placed into a solution. the amount of solute outside the cell is higher than inside the cell. the movement of water is directed from inside the cell to the outside and the cell shrinks. hypotonic is turgid hypertonic gained water hypotonic lysed hypertonic lysed hypertonic solution lost water