Which type of solution are these blood cells, labeled (A, B, C), in? (3 points) A B C Isotonic Hypotonic Hypertonic

Answer 1

To determine the type of solution that blood cells (labeled A, B, and C) are in, you need to look at the behavior of the cells in response to the surrounding solution.

1. Isotonic Solution: The concentration of solutes is equal inside and outside the cell, leading to no net movement of water. The cells maintain their normal shape.

2. Hypotonic Solution: The concentration of solutes outside the cell is lower than inside, causing water to move into the cell. This can lead to cell swelling or even bursting.

3. Hypertonic Solution: The concentration of solutes outside the cell is higher than inside, causing water to move out of the cell. This leads to cell shrinkage.

Based on the appearance of the blood cells:

• If they appear normal, they are in Isotonic solution.
• If they appear swollen or lysed, they are in a Hypotonic solution.
• If they appear shriveled or crenated, they are in a Hypertonic solution.

Without visual representation or additional context about the state of the blood cells, I cannot assign each label (A, B, C) to a specific type of solution. Please provide descriptions or images of the cell states for further assistance.