What will happen to red blood cells if they are placed in a 0.85% salt solution?

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by Kamel

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They would lose water by osmosis, and would end up shrinking and eventually shrivel up.

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They will shrink , that is your answer.

Mr Khan answered Aug 3, 2018

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