Question 8
Cell and Its EnvironmentThe physical process which occurs when a red blood cell is placed in distilled water causing it to burst and break down is known as
- A.crenation
- B.plasmolysis
- C.turgidity
- D.haemolysis
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (haemolysis)
Explanation
Water enters the red cell by osmosis until it bursts, because it has no cell wall; this bursting is haemolysis.