Why Do Red Blood Cells,which Contain an Aqueous Solution of Dissolved

question 117

Multiple Choice

Why do red blood cells,which contain an aqueous solution of dissolved ions and minerals,burst when placed in fresh water?

• A)The dissolved ions provide a pressure that eventually bursts open the cell.
• B)More water molecules enter the cell than leave the cell.
• C)The fresh water acts to dissolve the blood cell wall.
• D)all of the above

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