The cells of a fish are about 0.8% salt. One liter of water is about 1,000 grams. Solution A contains 70 grams of salt in 20 liters of water, solution B contains 120 grams of salt in 10 liters of water, and solution C contains 50 grams of salt in 10 liters of water. Which solution is hyperosmotic to the fish?
A) Solution A only
B) Solution B only
C) Both solution A and solution B
D) Both solution B and solution C

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Solution B has a salt concentration of 1.2% (120 grams in 10 liters), which is higher than the fish's cell concentration of 0.8%, making it hyperosmotic.

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