Q. Choose the correct option in accordance to the statements given above I. The positive hydrostatic pressure is also called as turgor pressure II. Wall pressure is exerted to prevent any increase in protoplasm size III. Osmosis is the movement of substances, which takes place along a diffusion gradient IV. Plasmolysis is the result of reverse osmosis
A) I, II, III are correct IV is incorrect
B) II, I are correct, while IV and III are incorrect
C) III and IV are correct, while I and II are incorrect
D) Only II is correct
Explanation
All the statements are correct except IV. Plasmolysis occurs as simple osmosis process because water moves from higher concentration solution to lower concentration solution
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