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Question

A plant cell shrinks when it is kept in a

A

Hypotonic solution

B

Hypertonic solution

C

Isotonic solution

D

Pure water

Answer

Hypertonic solution

Explanation

Solution

Hypertonic solution has high osmotic pressure. When a plant cell is placed in hypertonic solution water will diffuse out of the cell resulting in shrinking of the cell.