Crenation occurs when a blood cell is placed in a(n)
A) isotonic solution.
B) hypertonic solution.
C) hypotonic solution.
D) holotonic solution.
E) none of the above

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Crenation occurs when a blood cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, in which the concentration of solutes outside the cell is higher than inside the cell. This causes water to move out of the cell, resulting in cell shrinkage and deformation.

Crenation Occurs When a Blood Cell Is Placed in A(n)