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ANSWER QUICK! In an experiment, a scientist places human red blood cells in seawater. What changes do you think would be made to the red blood cells due to osmosis? Cite facts about osmosis to support
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ANSWER QUICK! In an experiment, a scientist places human red blood cells in seawater. What changes do you think would be made to the red blood cells due to osmosis? Cite facts about osmosis to support your prediction.

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They would burst, as water moves from the hypotonic to hypertonic substances. The red blood cells are hypertonic. They would burst as a result of cytolysis.
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