Question

1. the diagram shown below represents the change that occurred after a fluid was added to a slide of red blood cells. which fluid was most likely added to the cells? before after distilled water salt solution iodine solution tap water

Explanation:

Red - blood cells shrink when placed in a hypertonic solution due to water loss by osmosis. A salt solution is hypertonic compared to the cytoplasm of red - blood cells. Distilled water and tap water are hypotonic and would cause the cells to swell. Iodine solution is not typically associated with causing this type of cell - volume change.

Answer:

B. salt solution