If a blood cell is placed in a hypertonic solution:
A) water will enter the cell
B) water will leave the cell
C) it will crenate
D) both b and c above

Name: If a blood cell is placed in a hypertonic solution: A) water will enter the cell B) water will leave the cell C) it will crenate D) both b and c above
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In a hypertonic solution, water leaves the cell causing it to shrink or crenate, which is why both B and C are correct.

If a Blood Cell Is Placed in a Hypertonic Solution