Match the following items with the correct phrases.

Question

_______1. Crenation of red blood cells would occur if they were placed into a(n) __________ solution.
_______2. Adding large quantities of salt or sugar to various types of foods is a way of preserving them. If bacteria should enter such foods, they would find themselves in a(n) __________ environment.
_______3. If red blood cells were placed into a(n) __________ solution, they might hemolyze.


a. hypertonic
b. hypotonic
c. isotonic
d. gin and tonic

Answer 1

1. a. hypertonic
2. a. hypertonic
3. b. hypotonic