Biology

Question

• scientist places human blood cells into an unknown

olution. After some time, the blood cells swell and

burst.

What type of solution were the blood cells likely

placed in?

Choose 1 answer:

A

A hypertonic solution

An isotonic solution

A hypotonic solution

Answer

A hypotonic solution

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A hypotonic solution is a solution with a lower concentration of solutes than the cells, causing the cells to swell and burst due to osmosis...