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Question
Choose the correct answer:
Grapes when placed in a strong sugar solution shrink because of __________
Options
diffusion
plasmolysis
exosmosis
endosmosis
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Solution
Grapes when placed in a strong sugar solution shrink because of plasmolysis
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