A human RBC is placed in 1.5% salt solution . It will :-

Options

A. swell up
B. shrink
C. remain unaffected
D. burst

Answer

B

Explanation

For human RBC , 0.9% salt solution is isotonic . Hence a medium of 1.5% salt solution would be hypertonic i.e. more concentrated. Hence the RBC will shrink due to exosmosis.