Question. In which of the following cases blood cells will shrink:
(a)when placed in water containing more than 0.9% (mass/ volume) NaCl solution.
(b)when placed in water containing less than 0.9% (mass /volume) NaCl solution.
(c)when placed in water containing 0.9% (mass/volume) NaCl solution.
(d)when placed in distilled water.
Answer: (a)When placed in water containing more than 0.9% (mass/ volume) NaCl solution because fluid inside blood cells is isotonic with 0.9% NaCl solution