Complete the following statements by choosing the appropriate option for each blank:
The shrinking of cytoplasm from the cell wall under the action of a hypertonic solution is known as __________.

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Imbibition

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Turgidity

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Plasmolysis

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Diffusion

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Solution

The correct option is C Plasmolysis

Plasmolysis is the contraction of cytoplasm from the cell wall caused due to withdrawal of water from the cell when placed in a hypertonic solution. The cell is then said to be plasmolysed.

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Column - I	Column - II
(i) Plasmolysis	(a) Phenomenon when a cell is placed in an isotonic solution
(ii) Cells turgidity	(b) Cytoplasm loses contact with the cell wall
(iii) Flaccid cell	(c) Phenomenon when a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution
(iv) Incipient plasmolysis	(d) Phenomenon when a turgid plant cell is placed in an hypertonic solution