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Question
Choose the correct answer:
If a marine plant is transferred to fresh water, it bursts due to ___________
Options
exosmosis
endosmosis
plasmolysis
diffusion
Solution
If a marine plant is transferred to fresh water, it bursts due to endosmosis
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