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In the process of plasmolysis

A

Endosmosis occurs

B

Exosmosis occurs

C

Imbibition occurs

D

Diffusion occurs

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Plasmolysis**: Plasmolysis is a process that occurs when a plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution. In a hypertonic solution, the concentration of solute outside the cell is higher than that inside the cell. 2. **Movement of Water**: When the plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the cell into the surrounding solution. This movement of water is due to osmosis, which is the diffusion of water from an area of higher concentration (inside the cell) to an area of lower concentration (outside the cell). 3. **Defining Exoosmosis**: The process of water moving out of the cell is specifically referred to as exoosmosis. This term indicates that water is exiting the cell. 4. **Differentiating Between Endoosmosis and Exoosmosis**: - **Endoosmosis**: This occurs when water moves into the cell from the surrounding solution. - **Exoosmosis**: This occurs when water moves out of the cell into the surrounding solution. 5. **Conclusion**: In the case of plasmolysis, since water is leaving the cell, the correct answer to the question is that exoosmosis occurs. ### Final Answer: In the process of plasmolysis, exoosmosis occurs. ---
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(a) With the help of well-labelled diagrams, describe the process of plasmolysis in plants, giving appropriate examples. (b) Explain what will happen to a plant cell if it is kept in a solution having higher water potential.

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  • Read the following statements and choose the correct option. (A) Osmotic pressure is equivalent to the osmotic potential but the sign is opposite. (B) During plasmolysis water is first lost from the vacuole then from the cytoplasm. (C) The process of plasmolysis is usually reversible

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    Only A is correct
    B
    Only B is incorrect
    C
    Both B and C are correct
    D
    Both A and B are correct
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    Active
    D
    Both A and C
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    Always reversible
    B
    Always irreversible
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    rarely reversible
    D
    usually reversible
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