If 0.9% NaCl (saline) solution is isotonic to a cell, then a 0.5% saline solution

A. will cause crenation of the cell.
B. will not affect the cell.
C. will shrink the cell.
D. is hypertonic to the cell.
E. is hypotonic to the cell.


Answer: E

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