Which one of these statements is incorrect?
A. A red blood cell placed in an isotonic solution would stay the same.
B. A cell placed in an hypertonic solution would undergo crenation.
C. A cell placed in an hypotonic solution would swell and perhaps burst.
D. A cell placed in a hypotonic solution would undergo crenation.
Answer: D. A cell placed in a hypotonic solution would undergo crenation.
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