MCQ
In the process of plasmolysis:
  • A
    Endosmosis occurs
  • Exosmosis occurs
  • C
    Imbibition occurs
  • D
    Diffusion occurs

Answer

Correct option: B.
Exosmosis occurs
Plasmolysis occurs due to shrinkage of protoplasm when a plant cell is kept in a hypertonic medium.
In a hypertonic medium, water flows out from a cell to the surrounding medium is called as exosmosis leading to plasmolysis.

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