What would happen to red blood cells placed in an isotonic solution?
a) none of the choices is correct
b) cells would maintain a constant volume
c) cells would lyse
d) cells would shrink
Ans: b) cells would maintain a constant volume
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a. vitamin A b. vitamin B5 c. vitamin C d. vitamin D
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word