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22. The physiological response observed when a typical plant cell is placed into a highly hypotonic solution is the generation of

A. Complete cell bursting
B. Turgor pressure against the cell wall
C. Accelerated plasmolysis
D. Cellular shrinkage away from the matrix

📝 Explanation

Water enters the central vacuole, pushing the protoplast against the tough cell wall; this builds turgor pressure, keeping the plant upright.

📖 Additional Information

  • Complete cell bursting
  • Turgor pressure against the cell wall
  • Accelerated plasmolysis
  • Cellular shrinkage away from the matrix

Water enters the central vacuole, pushing the protoplast against the tough cell wall; this builds turgor pressure, keeping the plant upright.

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