Question

Which way will water molecules move if a red blood cell is placed in distilled water? A. out of the red blood cell B. into the red blood cell C. water molecules will move in and out at the same rate D. no water molecules will move

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The distilled water is a hypotonic solution and so has a higher water potential than that of the red blood cell. Due to the difference in water potentials, water will move from the beaker (B) into the red blood cell. This will cause the red blood cell to swell and eventually burst, due to the absence of a cell wall.