Which of the Following Solutions Has a Lower Osmotic Pressure

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following solutions has a lower osmotic pressure than a human cell's cytosol?

• A) one containing only 2% NaCl
• B) one containing only 200 mOsm of NaCl
• C) one containing only 0.9% NaCl
• D) one containing only 300 mOsm of NaCl
• E) one containing only 280 mOsm of glucose

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