Immersion of red blood cells into a(n) ________ solution results in lysis of the cell.
A) isotonic
B) hypertonic
C) hypotonic
D) monotonic
E) equilibrated

Name: Immersion of red blood cells into a(n) ________ solution results in lysis of the cell. A) isotonic B) hypertonic C) hypotonic D) monotonic E) equilibrated
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When red blood cells are immersed in a hypotonic solution, water enters the cells due to osmosis, leading to swelling and eventual lysis (bursting) of the cells.

Immersion of Red Blood Cells into A(n) ________ Solution Results