Question

4. Using the image below, determine what type of solution the LYSED cell is in.solutionsolutionsolutionHOHO-Н,0LysedNormalShriveledO a. Not enough information is providedO b. IsotonicO c. HypotonicO d. Hypertonic

Answer 1

The image shows a red blood cell in different solution. The first image shows an RBC in a hypotonic solutions. The RBC swell and lyse because of the osmotic movement or referred to as hemolysis. The second image shows a normal RBC in an isotonic solution. There is no net change of water to the RBC. The third image shows a shriveled RBC in a hypertonic solution. The water leak out of the RBC briskly than it enters the cell. It is also called as crenated cell.

Answer - Option C - hypotonic solution