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Interpretation:
Among the given options, the one regarding the correct kind of solution when a red blood cell is placed in seawater is to be identified.
Concept Introduction:
A solution is said to be isotonic when it contains equal amount of dissolved salts and sugars as the surrounding solution.
A solution is said to be hypotonic when it contains less amount of dissolved salts and sugars as the surrounding solution.
A solution is said to be hypertonic when it contains more amount of dissolved salts and sugars as the surrounding solution.
Facilitated diffusion is defined as a process in which the transportation of substances takes place across a biological membrane from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration through a carrier molecule.
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