Which of the following occurs when red blood cells are placed in a hypertonic solution?
A) crenation
B) hemolysis
C) reverse osmosis
D) none of these

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When red blood cells are placed in a hypertonic solution, water will move out of the cell, causing it to shrink and develop a spiky, crenated appearance. Hemolysis occurs in a hypotonic solution, where water moves into the cell and causes excessive swelling and eventual bursting. Reverse osmosis is a process used in filtration and desalination, and is not directly related to the behavior of red blood cells in a solution.

Which of the Following Occurs When Red Blood Cells Are