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What happens to blood cells when placed in a hypertonic solution?
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Options:
  • A They swell
  • B Water flows into the cells
  • C They shrink
  • D Water flows out of the cells
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The correct answer is: They shrink
The paragraph explains that when blood cells are placed in a hypertonic solution (containing more than 0.9% sodium chloride), water flows out of the cells, causing them to shrink.

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