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What will happen when human RBCs are placed in 2% NaCl solution?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Red Blood Cells (RBCs):** - Human RBCs are responsible for the transport of gases, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide, due to the presence of hemoglobin, an iron-containing pigment. 2. **Identifying the Concentration of RBCs:** - The normal concentration of solutes in human RBCs is approximately 0.9% (isotonic solution). This means that when RBCs are placed in a solution with the same concentration, there is no net movement of water, and their size remains unchanged. ...
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