Question

The space between the plasma membrane and the cell wall of a plasmolysed cell surrounded by a hypertonic solution is occupied by the
A. hypotonic solution
B. isotonic solution
C. hypertonic solution
D. water

Answer 1

Correct Answer - C
When a cell is placed in hypertonic solution, the protoplasm shrinks and leaves the cell wall due to exosmosis and cell becomes flaccid. The space between plasma membrane and cell wall of plasmolysed cell is occupied by hypertonic solution.