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What impact would isotonic saline have on the amount of red blood cells present in plasma, and what difference will distilled water make if it is used instead of isotonic saline?

Biochemistry

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Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

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