NDA2021General AbilityGeneral ScienceActual
If human blood is placed in a 2 % detergent solution, what will happen to the RBC?
Options
- AThe RBC will shrink.
- BThe RBC will swell and become turgid.
- CThe RBC will swell and burst.
- DThe RBC will lyse.
Correct answer
A. The RBC will shrink.
Step-by-step solution
When a Red Blood Cell is placed in concentrated saline solution exosmosis occurs and the RBCs shrink due to excess loss of water.