WAEC Biology 2000 Question 18

Question 18

Cell and Its Environment

Which of the labelled structures in the diagram will shrink when plasmolysis occurs?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.I
  2. B.II
  3. C.III
  4. D.IV
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Answer: A (I)

Explanation

I is a guard cell; in a strong solution it loses water, and its contents shrink away from the wall.