What is plasmolysis?

Multiplication of cell

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Expansion of cell protoplast

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Cell death

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Contraction of cell protoplast

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Contraction of cell protoplast

Plasmolysis is the process in which the protoplast shrinks due to a prolonged external hypertonic environment. This happens due to exosmosis of water.

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