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Transport in Plants: Plasmolysis MCQ

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PlasmolysisMediumQuestion 10615

Question

Plasmolysis is best described as:

  1. A
    Shrinkage of protoplast in a hypertonic solution
    Correct
  2. B
    Bursting of cell in hypotonic solution
  3. C
    Cell division in meristem
  4. D
    Opening of stomata

Correct answer

Shrinkage of protoplast in a hypertonic solution

Explanation

Water loss causes the protoplast to pull away from the cell wall.

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