1. A cell with a concentration of 0.90% (m/v) NaCl is placed in a 0.45% (m/v) NaCl solution. a. Is this solution hypotonic or hypertonic? b. Will the cell swell or crenate?

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1. A cell with a
concentration of 0.90% (m/v)
NaCl is placed in a 0.45% (m/v) NaCl solution.
a. Is this solution hypotonic or hypertonic?
b. Will the cell swell or crenate?
2. Will a red blood cell undergo crenation, hemolysis
or no change in the following solution?
3% (m/v) glucose
3. What type of transport will occur for:
a. Na+, energy required
b.Glucose, no energy required
Transcribed Image Text:1. A cell with a concentration of 0.90% (m/v) NaCl is placed in a 0.45% (m/v) NaCl solution. a. Is this solution hypotonic or hypertonic? b. Will the cell swell or crenate? 2. Will a red blood cell undergo crenation, hemolysis or no change in the following solution? 3% (m/v) glucose 3. What type of transport will occur for: a. Na+, energy required b.Glucose, no energy required
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