When a human RBC is placed in a hypotonic environment, it:

Becomes turgid.

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Undergoes plasmolysis.

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Is at equilibrium.

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Experience decreased turgor pressure.

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Solution

The correct option is A Becomes turgid.
When RBC is placed in a hypotonic solution it becomes turgid due to endosmosis (movement of water inside the cell) and may further undergo haemolysis.
So, the correct answer is A.

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