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Plasmolysis occurs when a plant cell is placed in a:
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A hypotonic solution
B hypertonic solution
C isotonic solution
D distilled water
Explanation

In a hypertonic solution the cell loses water and the cytoplasm shrinks away from the wall, causing plasmolysis.

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