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Question
predict what would happen to red blood cells if they were placed in:
hypertonic solution shrink swell stay the same
Brief Explanations
When red blood cells are placed in a hypertonic solution, the concentration of solutes outside the cell is higher than inside. Through osmosis, water moves out of the cell to balance the concentration gradient. This loss of water causes the cell to shrink.
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