Plasmolysis example sentences
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"Plasmolysis" Example Sentences
Common Phrases
- Plasmolysis occurs when plant cells lose water;
- During plasmolysis, the cytoplasm shrinks and the cell membrane pulls away from the cell wall;
- Plasmolysis is a natural defense mechanism for some plants to prevent water loss;
- Plasmolysis can also be induced in the lab by placing plant cells in a hypertonic solution;
- Reversing plasmolysis requires rehydration of the plant cells.