a solution that has the same number of molecules as the cell is a

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A solution that has the same number of molecules as the cell is called an isotonic solution. In an isotonic solution, the concentration of solutes (molecules like salt) outside the cell is equal to the concentration inside the cell, resulting in no net movement of water across the cell membrane. This balance ensures that the cell maintains its volume and shape, as water moves in and out at equal rates without causing swelling or shrinking.