Mammalian blood contains the equivalent of 0.15 M NaCl.Seawater contains the equivalent of 0.45 M NaCl.What will happen if red blood cells are transferred to seawater?

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When red blood cells are transferred to seawater, there is a concentration gradient for water to flow out of the cells as the seawater has a higher concentration of NaCl than the blood cells. This loss of water causes the cells to shrink and collapse. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

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