A human cell was placed in a solution. The human cell absorbed the water and then burst. What kind of solution was the human cell placed in?

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A human cell was placed in a solution. The human cell absorbed the water and then burst. What kind of solution was the human cell placed in?

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The human body is composed of millions of cells. They provide structure to the body, take in nutrients from food, convert those nutrients into energy, and carry out various specialized functions. 

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