Question

a sample of red blood cells is placed in an isotonic solution and viewed under a microscope. next, sugar is added to the solution to create a hypertonic solution. the sample is then looked at under a microscope again. what happened to the red blood cells after the sugar was added to the solution? a. the red blood cells released water through osmosis to reach equilibrium with the surrounding solution. b. the red blood cells absorbed water through osmosis to reach equilibrium with the surrounding solution. c. the red blood cells released water through active transport to reach equilibrium with the surrounding solution. d. the red blood cells absorbed water through active transport to reach equilibrium with the surrounding solution

Explanation:

Answer:

A. The red blood cells released water through osmosis to reach equilibrium with the surrounding solution