A Blood Cell Undergoes Crenation When It is Placed in A(n)

Question

A blood cell undergoes crenation when it is placed in a(n) ________ solution.
A) isotonic
B) hypertonic
C) hypotonic
D) merotonic
E) homotonic

Accepted Answer

Crenation is the shrinking of a cell due to the loss of water when placed in a hypertonic solution, where the concentration of solutes outside the cell is higher than inside the cell. This causes water to move out of the cell, leading to the shrinkage of the cell membrane.