Final answer:
Red blood cells in a 5.0% glucose solution, which is hypotonic, will undergo hemolysis as water enters the cells, causing them to swell and potentially burst.
Step-by-step explanation:
When cells are placed in a solution of 5.0% Glucose (w/v), which is a hypotonic solution, red blood cells will experience osmotic pressure causing them to swell as water enters the cell. This process is known as hemolysis. Since the glucose solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cells, water moves into the cells to balance the solute concentration. However, because red blood cells lack mechanisms to prevent taking on too much water, they become engorged and can rupture.