Structural Organisation In Animals Question 394

Question: If red blood cells are placed in distilled water, they will [DPMT 1982; CPMT 1971, 73, 83; JIPMER 1993; Manipal 1995; BHU 1983]

Options:

A) Shrink and collapse

B) First increase in volume and then burst

C) Stick together

D) None of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Due to endosmosis, R.B.C first increases in volume and then burst.