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Which of the following statements about plasmolysis is/ are true
I. Plasmolysis occurs when water moves into cell
II. Cells shrink in hypotonic solution
III. If the external solution balances the osmotic pressure of cytoplasm, it is said to be isotonic

A

I only

B

II only

C

III only

D

I and II only

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