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The plant cell shrink when placed in a...

The plant cell shrink when placed in a

A

solution isotonic with the cell sap

B

Water

C

Hypertonic solution

D

Hypotonic solution

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The correct Answer is:
C
A hypertonic solution has a higher osmotic pressure and as such a higher concentration of solute. Therefore, warer will come out of the cell sap due to diffusion and the cell shrink.
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