Question 9.17: Describe each of the following solutions as isotonic, hypoto...

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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