The term 'plasmolysis' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'plasmolysis' refers to:
A. Swelling of a plant cell in hypotonic solution
B. Equal movement of water across membrane
C. Bursting of an animal cell in hypotonic solution
D. Shrinking of the protoplasm away from the cell wall in a hypertonic solution
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Plasmolysis occurs when a plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, causing water to leave the cell by exosmosis, leading to shrinkage of the protoplasm and its detachment from the cell wall. Incipient plasmolysis is when protoplast just starts to pull away. Opposite is deplasmolysis (when placed in hypotonic solution). Swelling is turgidity. Animal cells undergo crenation or lysis.

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