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Blood Student Red Cells Observe Wanted Microscope Small

To prevent red blood cells from bursting, the student should use a solution with the same water potential as blood instead of distilled water.

Student needs to use a solution with the same water potential as blood to prevent red blood cells from bursting when observed under a microscope.

Front A student wanted to observe some red blood cells under the microscope. The student placed
a small sample of blood onto a microscope slide and added a drop of distilled water. When
viewed at high power, the student observed that the red blood cells had burst.

Suggest how the student could modify the procedure to observe red blood cells without
them bursting.
Back sol with same WP as blood

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