Which of the following describes the response of a red blood cell (RBC) to immersion in an isotonic solution?
A)The RBC swells and bursts.
B)The RBC undergoes hemolysis.
C)The RBC undergoes crenation; it shrinks.
D)There is no net movement of water between the RBC and solution.

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An isotonic solution has the same concentration of solutes as the cytoplasm of the RBC. Therefore, there is no net movement of water between the RBC and solution, resulting in no change in the size or shape of the RBC.

Which of the Following Describes the Response of a Red