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

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When red blood cells are placed in a hypotonic solution, water moves into the cells, eventually causing them to swell and burst, a process called hemolysis. Crenation occurs when red blood cells are placed in a hypertonic solution. Reverse osmosis is a process used to purify water and does not involve red blood cells.

Which of the Following Occurs When Red Blood Cells Are