The condition opposite to swollen cell is known as ___ .

flaccid

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turgid

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plasmolysed

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deplasmolysed

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The correct option is A flaccid
When a cell reaches a state where it cannot accomodate anymore water, i.e. it is fully distended, It is called turgid and the condition is called turgidity. The opposite of this condition is flaccidity when all water moves out of a cell.

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