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What is plasmolysis?


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Multiplication of cell

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Contraction of cell protoplast

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Expansion of cell protoplast

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Cell death

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Solution

The correct option is B

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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