Which Type of Solution Causes Crenation or Shrinkage of Submerged

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which type of solution causes crenation or shrinkage of submerged red blood cells?

• A) hypotonic
• B) isotonic
• C) hypertonic
• D) water

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Definitions:

Tetrahedral Geometry

A molecular shape where a central atom is surrounded by four atoms or groups of atoms at the corners of a tetrahedron.

Carbon Atoms

The basic building blocks of most molecules that make up living things, symbolized as C, with an atomic number of 6.

Phenol

An organic compound consisting of a benzene ring bonded to a hydroxyl group, used in the production of plastics, explosives, and pharmaceuticals.

Tetrahedral Geometry

A geometric layout where four atoms are positioned at the vertices of a tetrahedron with a central atom in the middle.