Multiple choice

In the process of plasmolysis

  1. endosmosis occurs

  2. ex-osmosis occurs

  3. imbibition occurs

  4. diffusion occurs

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Plasmolysis occurs when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution. Water leaves the cell via osmosis (specifically ex-osmosis), causing the protoplast to shrink away from the cell wall.