BI-486
Osmosis
Biology · Secondary 3 · Medium · Osmosis
Red blood cells are normally surrounded by blood plasma that is isotonic to their cytoplasm. Why is this important for the cells?
- It allows the cells to constantly gain water and become turgid.
- It prevents any exchange of substances between the cells and plasma.
- It prevents the cells from bursting or shrinking due to osmosis.
- It ensures that glucose cannot diffuse into the cells.
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