Using the response list, characterize the osmotic pressure for a 2.0% (m/v) glucose with respect to cells.
A) isotonic solution
B) hypertonic solution
C) hypotonic solution
D) saturated solution

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A 2.0% (m/v) glucose solution is hypotonic compared to the typical osmotic pressure of cells, which is around 0.9% (m/v) NaCl or equivalent solute concentration.

Using the Response List, Characterize the Osmotic Pressure for a 2.0