Question

Shrinking of RBCs on keeping in a hypertonic solution is called.

a. Endosmosis.
b. Flaccidity.
c. Exosmosis.
d. Turgidity.​

Answer 1

Answer:

exosmosis or plasmolysis

Answer 2

Answer:

shrinking of RBC on keeping in a hypotonic solution is called :

When red blood cells are placed in a hypertonic solution such as 4% sodium chloride solution (salt solution). water molecules diffuse out of the cell by osmosis. Water is rapidly lost. The red blood cells will shrink and probably die. This process is called crenation of red blood cells.