Red Blood Cell Shrinkage Is to ________ as Cell Bursting

question 82

Multiple Choice

Red blood cell shrinkage is to ________ as cell bursting is to ________.

• A)crenation; hemolysis
• B)lysis; crenation
• C)hypotonic; isotonic
• D)isotonic; hypotonic
• E)isotonic; hypertonic

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Definitions:

Fire

A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is typically initiated by ignition of combustible material.

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a critical component of all living cells, notably in proteins and nucleic acids.

Denitrification

A microbial process that converts nitrate in the soil to nitrogen gas, releasing it into the atmosphere and reducing soil fertility.

Nitrification

A microbiological process by which ammonia is oxidized to nitrate ions, an essential step in the nitrogen cycle.