Question

Define Plasmolysis and give one example

Answer 1

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Plasmolysis is defined as the process of contraction or shrinkage of the protoplasm of a plant cell and is caused due to the loss of water in the cell. Plasmolysis is an example of the results of osmosis and rarely occurs in nature.

Answer 2

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When a living plant cell loses water through osmosis, there is shrinkage or contraction of the contents of cell away from the cell wall. This is known as plasmolysis. Example - Shrinkage of vegetables in hypertonic conditions.