BIOWEB
nverdae@nvcc.edu
Emma Erdahl, Associate Professor of Biology
Northern Virginia Community College
Revised 8/23/00
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16. When red blood cells are placed in a concentrated salt solution, they will _________. a. enlarge, but not burst b. enlarge until they burst c. remain unchanged d. shrink This solution is a hypertonic solution - a solution that has more solute (particles) and less solvent (water). Thus, water will move out of the cell by osmosis. |
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