If 0.9% NaCl were isotonic to a cell,then
A)0.9% would also be hypotonic.
B)0.9% would also be hypertonic.
C)1.0% would be hypertonic.
D)1.0% would be hypotonic.
E)0.1% would be hypertonic.

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A solution that is isotonic has the same osmotic pressure as the cell. Increasing the concentration from 0.9% to 1.0% NaCl would increase the osmotic pressure, making it hypertonic.

If 0.9% NaCl Were Isotonic to a Cell,then