Crenation of red blood cells occurs when the cells are placed in a(n)
A) hypotonic solution
B) isotonic solution
C) hypertonic solution
D) physiological saline solution

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Crenation of red blood cells occurs when they are placed in a hypertonic solution, meaning a solution with a higher concentration of solutes than the cell's cytoplasm. In this type of solution, water leaves the cell through osmosis, causing the cell to shrink and develop a spiky or crenated appearance.

Crenation of Red Blood Cells Occurs When the Cells Are