A solution that has an osmotic pressure less than that of red blood cells is called ________.
A)saturated
B)hypertonic
C)isotonic
D)hypotonic
E)unsaturated

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A solution that has an osmotic pressure less than that of red blood cells is called hypotonic. This means that the concentration of solutes in the solution is lower than that inside the cell, causing water to move into the cell and potentially leading to swelling or even cell rupture.

A Solution That Has an Osmotic Pressure Less Than That