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Plasmolysis and deplasmolysis

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Definition of Plasmolysis**: - Plasmolysis is the process where the cell membrane shrinks away from the cell wall due to the loss of water from the cell. This occurs when a plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, which has a higher concentration of solutes outside the cell compared to the inside. 2. **Mechanism of Plasmolysis**: - During plasmolysis, water molecules move out of the cell through osmosis, leading to the shrinking of the cell membrane. This process is known as exoosmosis. ...
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