Why Do Red Blood Cells,which Contain an Aqueous Solution of Dissolved

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Multiple Choice

Why do red blood cells,which contain an aqueous solution of dissolved ions and minerals,burst when placed in fresh water?

• A)The dissolved ions provide a pressure that eventually bursts open the cell.
• B)More water molecules enter the cell than leave the cell.
• C)The fresh water acts to dissolve the blood cell wall.
• D)all of the above

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