A Red Blood Cell (RBC) Is Immersed in Hypertonic Saline

question 72

Multiple Choice

A red blood cell (RBC) is immersed in hypertonic saline.Which of the following describes the consequence? The RBC will

• A)replicate by mitosis.
• B)actively pump water into the cell.
• C)undergo hemolysis and burst.
• D)shrink.

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