No, when a red blood cell bursts, it is typically due to a hypotonic environment. In a hypotonic solution, the concentration of solutes outside the cell is lower than inside, causing water to flow into the cell, leading to swelling and eventual lysis (bursting). Conversely, a hypertonic solution would cause the cell to shrink as water moves out.
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