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Isotonic, Hypotonic, and Hypertonic Solutions

Describe each of the following solutions as isotonic, hypotonic, or hypertonic. Indicate whether a red blood cell placed in each solution will undergo hemolysis, crenation, or no change.

a. a 5% (m/v) glucose solution

b. a 0.2% (m/v) NaCl solution

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a. A 5% (m/v) glucose solution is isotonic. A red blood cell will not undergo any change.

b. A 0.2% (m/v) NaCl solution is hypotonic. A red blood cell will undergo hemolysis.

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