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What would happen to a red blood cell placed in a hypertonic solution?
Options
A It would shrink due to water loss
Correct Answer
B It would swell and burst
C No net movement of water
D It would divide
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A hypertonic solution has a higher solute concentration than the cell's cytoplasm. Water moves out of the cell by osmosis, causing the cell to shrivel (crenate).

Hint

Water moves out of the cell, causing it to lose volume.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 832 of 2556
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