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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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  • The plant cell will shrink when placed in:

    A
    water
    B
    A hypotonic solution
    C
    a hypertonic solution
    D
    an siotonic solution

  • The plant cell will shrink when placed in

    A
    Water
    B
    Hypotonic solution
    C
    Hypertonic solution
    D
    An isotonic solution

  • The plant cell will shrink when placed in :

    A
    water
    B
    a hypotonic solution
    C
    a hypertonic solution
    D
    an isotonic solution

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