Exploring Cell Shrinkage: Plasmolysis, Diffusion, Osmosis, Imbibition

[ritwik06]

Plasmolysis, diffusion, osmosis, imbibition

My Reason: its the shrinkage of cell. The rest are process involved in the transport of water

 

[jim mcnamara]

This really looks like homework.
Plasmolysis is the result of exosmosis.
Diffusion is how osmosis waorks - diffusion of water
osmosis - well that's a cousin to the other two above
imbibition - does not involves osmosis - and is the absorption of water by a solid or a gel resulting in swelling, like the seed coat puffing up during germination.

From this you get your answer.

Next time consider:
1. using the homework forums
2. using the index of your text to get definitions of terms you do not understand.
This is nothing more than understanding definotions.

 

[ravenprp]

and solutes within and outside the cell.

Plasmolysis, diffusion, osmosis, and imbibition are all important processes involved in the transport of water and solutes within and outside of cells. Plasmolysis refers to the shrinkage of a cell due to the loss of water, which can occur when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution. Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, and it plays a crucial role in the transport of substances within cells. Osmosis is the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration, and it is essential for maintaining proper hydration and balance within cells. Imbibition is the process by which a substance, such as a plant cell wall, absorbs water and swells, often resulting in the expansion or germination of the substance. Overall, understanding these processes is crucial for understanding how cells maintain their structure and function, and how they interact with their environment.