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.