If a red blood cell,which has an internal solute concentration of 280 mOsm,is placed in a solution of pure water (0 mOsm)________.

A) the cell is hypotonic compared to the environment and will quickly lose water
B) the cell is hypertonic compared to the environment and will quickly lose water
C) the cell is hypertonic compared to the environment and will quickly gain water
D) the cell is hypotonic compared to the environment and will quickly gain water