Exploring Cell Shrinkage: Plasmolysis, Diffusion, Osmosis, Imbibition

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Plasmolysis refers to the shrinkage of a cell due to water loss, primarily caused by exosmosis. Diffusion is the underlying mechanism of osmosis, which is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane. Osmosis is closely related to both plasmolysis and diffusion. Imbibition, distinct from osmosis, involves the absorption of water by solids or gels, leading to swelling, such as in seed coats during germination. Understanding these processes is essential for grasping water transport mechanisms. For further clarification, it's recommended to utilize homework forums and consult textbooks for definitions.
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Plasmolysis, diffusion, osmosis, imbibition

My Reason: its the shrinkage of cell. The rest are process involved in the transport of water
 
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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[/color]
2. using the index of your text to get definitions of terms you do not understand.
This is nothing more than understanding definotions.
 
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