Question:

A human RBC is placed in 1.5% salt solution. It will

Updated On: Jul 5, 2022
  • swell up
  • shrink
  • remain unaffected
  • burst
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The Correct Option is B

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For human RBC, 0.9% salt solution is isotonic. Hence a medium of 1.5 % salt solution would be hypertonic i.e. more concentrated. Hence, the RBC will shrink due to exosmosis.
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