Q: If the red blood cells (RBCs) of human blood are isolated and are diluted in normal saline (an isotonic solution to blood), what will happen to the RBCs?
(a)The RBCs will swell
(b)The RBCs will swell and burst
(c)The RBCs will shrink
(d)No change in the diameters of the RBCs
Correct Answer: (d)
The correct answer is (b) 'The RBCs will swell and burst'. This question from the General Studies domain tests knowledge of Miscellaneous.