Question

Which process BEST explains what happened to the red blood cells which swelled and burst and why?

А
Salt diffused into the red blood cells and the higher concentration of salt caused the red blood cells to burst.
B
Water diffused into the red blood cells by osmosis, and the higher concentration of water caused the red blood cells to burst.
Salt was taken into the red blood cells by passive transport, and the higher concentration of salt caused the red blood cells to burst.
D
Water was taken into the red blood cells by active transport, and the higher concentration of water caused the red blood cells to burst.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Osmosis moves water by diffusing, if someone drinks too much water it might make them feel sick or be sick, this is the brains response to an overdose of water because the brain is aware that a red blood cell might swell and burst