Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 3 - No. 47)
What happens to a red blood cell when placed in a hypertonic solution?
The cell becomes turgid.
The cell stays the same size.
The cell undergoes lysis.
The cell crenates (shrinks).
Explanation
In a hypertonic solution, water will move out of the cell, causing it to shrink or crenate.
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