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

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When red blood cells are placed in an isotonic solution, there is no net movement of water into or out of the cells, as the concentration of solutes inside and outside the cells is equal. Therefore, the cells maintain their normal shape, and neither crenation (shrinking) nor hemolysis (bursting) occurs, nor does reverse osmosis occur.

Which of the Following Occurs When Red Blood Cells Are