Question

When a cell is plasmolysed, it becomes

• A. Flaccid and its TP becomes zero
• B. Turgid and its TP becomes zero
• C. Turgid and TP becomes equal to OP
• D. Flaccid and DPD becomes zero

Answer 1

The correct option is A Flaccid and its TP becomes zero

When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, the water moves from the cell to the outside. This results in the shrinkage of the cytoplasm. This cell is called as plasmolylsed cell. The cell becomes flaccid. Cell which has lost water and there is a gap between cell wall and protoplasm is called as flaccid cell. In this condition, the turgor pressure (TP) becomes zero. Turgor pressure is a pressure that pushes plasma membrane against the cell wall.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Flaccid and its TP becomes zero.'