Question

what will happen when red blood cells are placed in pure water and saline water​

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) Pure water.

ii) When a Red Blood Cell is placed in concentrated saline solution exosmosis occurs and the RBCs shrink due to excess loss of water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hi mate

Explanation:

IN WATER

WATER ENTERS INTO CELL DUE TO OSMOSIS AND THE CELL BURTS.

IN SALINE WATER

WATER WILL MOVE FROM INSIDE TO OUTSIDE OF RBC THROUGH ITS CELL MEMBRANE. AND DUE TO THIS RBC WILL SHRINK.

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