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What are the examples of hypotonic solutions?

Posted August 26, 2024


Answer

Examples of hypotonic solutions for cells include pure distilled water and saline solutions with lower salt concentrations compared to blood, such as 0.25% and 0.45% saline. Two other examples of a hypotonic solution is 5% or 2.5% dextrose. 

 

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