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Match the following lists:

 

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Hyper = High concentration (water leaves cell = plasmolysis).
Updated On: Jun 6, 2026
  • I-D, II-A, III-B, IV-E
  • I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-E
  • I-D, II-C, III-B, IV-E
  • I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-E
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: The task.
Match each water condition or term to what it does to a plant cell.

Step 2: First match.
Item I is isotonic solution, B, where the outside and inside have equal concentration, so there is no net movement of water. So I-B.

Step 3: Second match.
Item II is hypertonic solution, C, where the outside is more concentrated, so water leaves the cell and it shrinks, that is plasmolysis. So II-C.

Step 4: Third match.
Item III is hypotonic solution, D, where the outside is less concentrated, so water moves into the cell by osmosis. So III-D.

Step 5: Fourth match.
Item IV is colloid or dry material, E, which takes up water by imbibition, like a dry seed swelling. So IV-E.

Step 6: Conclusion.
The matches are I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-E. Therefore the correct answer is "I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-E". \[ \\boxed{\\text{I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-E}} \]
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