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Which among the following statements is wrong?

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Plasmolysis is phenomenon seen in living system only

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Both plant and animal cells show plasmolysis

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No membranes are involved in the process of imbibition

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All biological membranes are differentially permeable.

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Solution

The correct option is B Both plant and animal cells show plasmolysis
Animal cells do not have vacuoles.

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