A research laboratory is attempting to collect the content of human red blood cells.The type of solution researchers should use to cause blood cells to lyse (burst)would be
A)hyperosmotic.
B)isosmotic.
C)hypoosmotic.
D)osmotic.

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A hypoosmotic solution would cause the red blood cells to swell and eventually burst (lyse), releasing their contents. A hyperosmotic solution would cause the cells to shrink and a isosmotic solution would not cause any change in the cells. An osmotic solution is not a specific type, but rather refers to a solution that has the same concentration of osmotic pressure as another solution (such as blood or intracellular fluid).

A Research Laboratory Is Attempting to Collect the Content of Human