A red blood cell will undergo crenation in
A)water.
B)5% glucose.
C)3% glucose.
D)0.5% NaCl.
E)7% NaCl.

Name: A red blood cell will undergo crenation in A)water. B)5% glucose. C)3% glucose. D)0.5% NaCl. E)7% NaCl.
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Crenation occurs when a red blood cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, causing it to lose water and shrink. A 7% NaCl solution is hypertonic compared to the intracellular fluid of red blood cells, leading to crenation.

A Red Blood Cell Will Undergo Crenation in