If red blood cells were to be stored in a hypertonic solution in the blood bank, then
A) there would be no problems as this matches the red blood cell's composition.
B) the cells would tend to explode due to the movement of water into the cells.
C) the water would flow out of the cells resulting in shrinkage and wrinkling.
D) there would be too much water present to store red blood cells effectively.
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