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Removal of cellular water followed by shrinkage of protoplasm is due to

Correct answer: D. Plasmolysis

  • A. Oxidation
  • B. Deplasmolysis
  • C. Osmosis
  • D. Plasmolysis

Explanation

Plasmolysis occurs when a plant cell loses water and its protoplasm shrinks away from the cell wall, usually in a hypertonic solution. Deplasmolysis is the reverse process, in which the cell regains water.

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