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Red blood cells have a high concentration of dissolved ions. When placed into pure water they rupture. Why?

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Red blood cells have a high concentration of dissolved ions. When placed into pure water they rupture. Why?

Red blood cells have a high concentration of dissolved ions. When placed into pure water they rupture. Why?
A) Osmosis draws water into the cell until it pops.
B) Water dissolves the cell membrane.
C) Osmosis draws water out of the cell until it tears.
D) The cells are not stable outside of a biological host.
E) none of the above

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