Question 6 If a red blood cell is placed in an isotonic solution, it will A. swell and then return to normal. B. take up and release water at an equal rate. C. swell and burst. D. shrivel and then return to normal. E. shrivel.
Added by Pamela B.
Close
Step 1
When a red blood cell is placed in an isotonic solution, there is no net movement of water in or out of the cell. This means that the cell will neither swell nor shrivel. Instead, it will take up and release water at an equal rate, maintaining its normal shape and Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Adi S and 65 other Biology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Red Blood Cells will shrink, swell, or maintain the same shape when placed into various solutions. For each of the following scenarios, indicate if an RBC would shrink, swell, or remain the same. Also, indicate if the solution is isotonic, hypotonic, or hypertonic with respect to the RBC. Normal Saline (0.9% NaCl) is isotonic with respect to RBC. You must provide a brief explanation for your answers. Show work. a. How many mOsmol/mL in 0.9% NaCl? b. 1.19% KCl c. Sterile water
Shyam P.
Adi S.
Red blood cells placed in distilled water will: a. swell as water moves into the cells by osmosis b. shrink as sodium moves out of the cells by diffusion c. swell as water moves into the cells by active transport d. shrink as proteins move out of the cell by diffusion e. remain unchanged because of homeostatic mechanisms
Recommended Textbooks
Biology for AP Courses
Objective Biology for NEET
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Transcript
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD