Question

Plasmolysis is the process in which cells lose water in a

• A. Plasmolysis
• B. Cell wall lysis
• C. Apoptosis
• D. Osmolysis

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Plasmolysis

Plasmolysis is the process in which cells lose water in a hypertonic solution. The reverse process, cytolysis, can occur if the cell is in a hypotonic solution resulting in a lower external osmotic pressure and a net flow of water into the cell.