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Standard XII
General Knowledge
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A cell will plasmolysis , if it is placed in _____________.
  1. Hypertonic solution
  2. Hypotnic solution
  3. Isotonic solution
  4. Concentration of water molecules does not matter

A
Hypertonic solution
B
Isotonic solution
C
Hypotnic solution
D
Concentration of water molecules does not matter
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When a plant cell is placed in hypertonic solution, plasmolysis will take place because of exosmosis.

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