Red blood cells with an internal osmolarity of 300 mOsM are placed in the following solutions.Designate each solution according to its osmolarity and tonicity, and explain what happens to the cells and why.
A.200 mOsM NaCl
B.400 mOsM urea
C.100 mOsM urea plus 200 mOsM NaCl
D.300 mOsM urea
E.300 mOsM NaCl
F.200 mOsM urea plus 300 mOsM NaCl
G.400 mOsM NaCl
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