In this article we will discuss about the Meaning and Importance of Plasmolysis. Meaning of Plasmolysis: Shrinkage of the protoplast of a cell from its cell wall under the influence of a hypertonic solution is called plasmolysis. Hypertonic solution causes exosmosis or withdrawal of water from cytoplasm and then the central vacuole of cell. The […]
Plasmolysis: Meaning and Importance | Plant Physiology
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Experiment on Plasmolysis (With Diagram)
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Object: To demonstrate the phenomenon of plasmolysis. Requirements: Tradescantia leaf, water, sugar solution, slides, cover glass, microscope, blade. Method: 1. From the lower surface of the leaf of Tradescantia, peel off small segments of epidermis by a blade. 2. Put few peelings on a slide, mount in a drop of water, put a cover glass […]