NY Regents Life Science Biology Practice Questions - Regents Examination In Life Science Biology Exam

Red blood cells placed in pure water swell and may burst. Which explanation best accounts for this observation?

Water moves into the cells by osmosis because the cell interior has a higher solute concentration than the surrounding water Salt leaves the cells by active transport until the membrane dissolves Oxygen moves into the cells and pushes the membrane outward The cells perform photosynthesis and produce extra water inside

Correct Answer:

Water moves into the cells by osmosis because the cell interior has a higher solute concentration than the surrounding water

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