Which of the following solutions is responsible for plasmolysis?

Isotonic

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Hypertonic

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Hypotonic

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Both A and C

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Solution

The correct option is B Hypertonic
A hypertonic solution is one that has a higher solute concentration outside the cell than inside. If a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, the cell will shrink due to water osmotically moving out.

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