Simona is in the laboratory and is working with a solution that has a lower level of solutes than human blood. Relative to blood, her solution would be
A) hypotonic.
B) isotonic.
C) hypertonic.
D) osmotic.

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A solution that has a lower level of solutes compared to another solution is called hypotonic. In this case, Simona's solution has a lower level of solutes than human blood. Therefore, her solution would be hypotonic in comparison to blood.

Simona Is in the Laboratory and Is Working with a Solution