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AIIMS 2001 Botany Osmosis MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

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

A

swell up

B

shrink

C

remain unaffected

D

burst

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

A 1.5% salt solution is hypertonic to the RBC, causing water to move out of the cell, leading to shrinkage.

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