A red blood cell (RBC) is immersed in hypertonic saline.Which of the following describes the consequence? The RBC will
A)replicate by mitosis.
B)actively pump water into the cell.
C)undergo hemolysis and burst.
D)shrink.

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A hypertonic solution has a higher solute concentration than the cell, causing water to move out of the cell, leading to shrinkage or crenation of the RBC. options A and B are incorrect because RBCs do not undergo mitosis or actively pump water into the cell. Option C is incorrect because hemolysis and bursting occur in hypotonic solutions where water moves into the cell.

A Red Blood Cell (RBC) Is Immersed in Hypertonic Saline