What will happen to a red blood cell if placed in the following solution? 0.14 M lactose (a nonelectrolyte)
A)crenation
B)hemolysis
C)nothing

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When a red blood cell is placed in a solution of 0.14 M lactose, which is a nonelectrolyte and likely hypotonic compared to the cell's internal environment, water will move into the cell, leading to hemolysis (the cell swelling and potentially bursting).

What Will Happen to a Red Blood Cell If Placed