Give reasons for the changes which takes place to the RBCs (Red blood cells) after sometimes when it is kept in isotonic solution ?
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Give reasons for the changes which takes place to the RBCs (Red blood cells) after sometimes when it is kept in isotonic solution ?
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When RBCs are kept in concentrated saline solution then such solution is said to be hypertonic. Hence, exosmosis i.e., water will move from inside to outside of RBC through its cell membrane due to this, RBCs will shrink.