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If a red blood cell were placed in a hypotonic environment, what would happen?

A. The cell would shrink initially, but would later reach equilibrium with the surrounding environment and return to its original size and shape.
B. The cell would swell and ultimately burst, as water flows in.
C. The cell would shrink, as water flows out.
D. The cell would show no change in size or shape.



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Final answer:

Red blood cells behave differently in hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions.


Explanation:

Red blood cells behave differently in solutions with varying concentrations:

  • In a hypertonic solution, the cell loses water and shrivels.
  • In a hypotonic solution, water flows into the cell, causing it to swell and potentially burst.
  • Red blood cells perform best in an isotonic environment where water flows in and out at the same rate.

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