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Chapter 5.pptx 65% Search in Prese SmartArt Transitions Animations Slide Show Review Paragraph nsert Format Arrange Quick Styles A red blood cell has an intracellular concentration of 300 mOsM of nonpenetrating solute. Which of the following best describes a solution containing 150 mM NaCl and 100 mM urea relative to the red Cell? a. hyperosmotic, hypotonic b. hyposmotic, hypotonic c. isosmotic, hypotonic d. hyperosmotic, isotonic isotonic x2-300) 300 mOsM 150x2 300)+100 Slide 30 of 93 65% -@ 15 19

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The correct answer is Option [a hyperosmotic, hypotonic

Hyperosmotic is that which is at a higher concentration than its surrounding medium and hypotonic solution s that which is at a lower concentration than the cell or material kept in it. So, n the given situation, the RBC is hyperosmotic and the solution is hypotonic.

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