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When a plant cell is placed in a highly concentrated salt solution, it will?
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A Absorb water and swell
B Lose water and shrink, showing plasmolysis
C Produce more chlorophyll
D Begin photosynthesis immediately
Explanation

The external hypertonic solution draws water out of the cell by osmosis, causing plasmolysis.

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