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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

Only I

B

Only II

C

Only III

D

I and II

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