How many dextrose and how many water molecules are needed in the extracellular fluid so the fluid will be isotonic with the cell? [Note: the extracellular fluid must remain at 250 total molecules, so you will have to adjust the number of water molecules in the fluid accordingly.] Show your calculations.
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