A red blood cell will burst when placed in which of the following kinds of solution?
A)hypotonic
B)hypertonic
C)isotonic
D)any of these
E)none of these

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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of a red blood cell. This causes water to move into the cell, which can lead to the cell swelling and eventually bursting.

A Red Blood Cell Will Burst When Placed in Which