Red blood cells placed in 5% sodium chloride solution will .
A) gain water and undergo crenation
B) lose water and undergo hemolysis
C) lose water and undergo crenation
D) gain water and undergo hemolysis

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Red blood cells placed in a 5% sodium chloride solution, which is hypertonic compared to the cells' internal environment, will lose water to the surrounding solution due to osmosis. This loss of water causes the cells to shrink and form irregular shapes, a process known as crenation.

Red Blood Cells Placed in 5% Sodium Chloride Solution Will