(A) plant cell shrinks when it is kept in a | Chemistry | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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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.