What solution is isotonic to red blood cells?
A) 0.9 percent NaCl solution
B) Distilled water
C) 0.9 percent glucose solution
D) 0.5 percent glucose solution
E) 1.4 percent galactose solution

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0.9 percent NaCl solution is isotonic to red blood cells, meaning it has the same osmotic pressure and solute concentration as the cells, preventing net movement of water across the cell membrane.

What Solution Is Isotonic to Red Blood Cells