What happens to red blood cells placed in a hypotonic solution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. They take up water, swell and may burst
- Step 1: A hypotonic solution has a lower solute concentration than the cell. Step 2. Water enters by osmosis. Answer: they swell and may burst. Why not the others: shrinking occurs in hypertonic solutions.
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