Question

Define the following: (c) Plasmolysis

Answer 1

Protoplasm:

The organic and inorganic substances that make up the nucleus, cytoplasm, plastids, and mitochondria of a living cell are referred to as Protoplasm.

Plasmolysis:

1. Plasmolysis is the contraction or shrinking of a plant cell's protoplasm caused by water loss.
2. It is a rare occurrence in nature that happens as a product of osmosis.
3. Vegetables shrinking in a hypertonic solution is the best example of plasmolysis.