What Will Happen to a Red Blood Cell (Rbc),which Has

question 10

Multiple Choice

What will happen to a red blood cell (rbc) ,which has an internal ion concentration of about 0.9 percent,if it is placed into a beaker of pure water?

• A)Nothing.
• B)The cell would shrink because the water in the beaker is hypotonic relative to the cytoplasm of the rbc.
• C)The cell would shrink because the water in the beaker is hypertonic relative to the cytoplasm of the rbc.
• D)The cell would swell because the water in the beaker is hypotonic relative to the cytoplasm of the rbc.

---

Definitions:

Antarctica

The Earth's southernmost continent, containing the geographic South Pole, known for its extensive ice sheets and cold climate.

Ozone Depletion

The reduction of the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere caused by the release of certain chemical compounds, leading to increased ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface.

Ozone Depletion

The reduction of the ozone layer in the Earth’s stratosphere, which protects life from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Eye Cataracts

A common eye condition characterized by the clouding of the lens inside the eye, leading to decreased vision and potentially blindness if untreated.