Plasmolysis will occur when the cell is placed in

Hypotonic and isotonic solutions

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Hypotonic solution

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Hypertonic solution

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Isotonic solution

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The correct option is C
Hypertonic solution

A hypertonic solution causes exosmosis or withdrawal of water from the cytoplasm. The pressure on the wall is simultaneously reduced, and the elastic wall contracts causing a reduction in cell size which is called plasmolysis.

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