BIOLOGY

JAMB 2024 - Question 14

Biology 2024 JAMB Past Questions - Question 14: A plant cell is plasmolyzed as a result of

A plant cell is plasmolyzed as a result of
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C:
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Correct Answer

C

Explanation

Plasmolysis occurs when a plant cell loses water through osmosis, causing the cell membrane to shrink away from the cell wall. This happens when the cell is placed in hypenome solution, resulting in exosmosis (water leaving the cell).