Question

Explain the term Plasmolysis. Give one application of this

phenomenon in our daily lives.

(ii) Enumerate the steps involved in testing a green leaf for the presence of

starch.

(iii) Mention any three causes of soil pollution.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Plasmolysis is the process in which cells lose water in a hypertonic solution. The reverse process, deplasmolysis or cytolysis, can occur if the cell is in a hypotonic solution resulting in a lower external osmotic pressure and a net flow of water into the cell