Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 5 - No. 13)
Which of the following statements best describes plasmolysis in a plant cell?
The cell membrane separates from the cell wall.
The cell bursts due to excessive water intake.
The cell swells up.
The cell takes up water from the surrounding solution.
Explanation
Plasmolysis occurs when the cell loses water to a hypertonic environment and the cell membrane pulls away from the cell wall.
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