Question

In which of the following cases blood cells will shrink ______.

Options

• when placed in water containing more than 0.9% (mass/volume) NaCl solution.

• when placed in water containing less than 0.9% (mass/volume) NaCl solution.

• when placed in water containing 0.9% (mass/volume) NaCl solution.

• when placed in distilled water.

Answer 1

In which of the following cases blood cells will shrink when placed in water containing more than 0.9% (mass/volume) NaCl solution.

Explanation:

The fluid inside blood cells is isotonic with 0.9% NaCl solution when placed in water containing more than 0.9% (mass/volume) NaCl solution.