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What happens to a red blood cell when placed in an isotonic solution

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If a cell is placed in an isotonic solution, there will be no net flow of water into or out of the cell, and the cell's volume will remain stable. If the solute concentration outside the cell is the same as inside the cell, and the solutes cannot cross the membrane, then that solution is isotonic to the cell.

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Answer: There will be no net flow of water into and out of the cell, also the cells volume will remain stable.

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