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Plasmolysis/deplasmolysis occurs when tissue is placed in hypertonic solution.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Understanding Plasmolysis**: - Plasmolysis is defined as the shrinkage of the cell due to the loss of water. This occurs when a cell is placed in a solution that has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell. 2. **Defining Hypertonic Solution**: - A hypertonic solution is one that has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution. In this case, when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, the external environment has more solute and less water. ...
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