Red Blood Cells Have a High Concentration of Dissolved Ions

question 60

Multiple Choice

Red blood cells have a high concentration of dissolved ions.When placed into pure water they rupture.Why?

• A)Osmosis draws water into the cell until it pops.
• B)Water dissolves the cell membrane.
• C)Osmosis draws water out of the cell until it tears.
• D)The cells are not stable outside of a biological host.
• E)none of the above

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