Question

part a
red blood cells placed in a hypotonic solution will ______.
gain water and undergo hemolysis
gain water and undergo crenation
lose water and undergo crenation
lose water and undergo hemolysis

Explanation:

In a hypotonic solution, water enters red blood cells via osmosis, causing swelling and bursting (hemolysis). Crenation (shrinking) occurs with water loss in hypertonic solutions.

Answer:

A. gain water and undergo hemolysis