-Red blood cells (RBCs) have been placed in three different solutions: hypotonic, hypertonic, isotonic. What is solution "B" relative to the RBC?
A) Hypotonic solution
B) Hypertonic solution
C) Isotonic solution

Question

-Red blood cells (RBCs) have been placed in three different solutions: hypotonic, hypertonic, isotonic. What is solution "B" relative to the RBC?
A) Hypotonic solution 
B) Hypertonic solution 
C) Isotonic solution

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the red blood cells (RBCs) causing them to shrink. This is because the solution has a higher solute concentration outside the cell than inside, leading to osmosis.

-Red Blood Cells (RBCs) Have Been Placed in Three Different