Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 6 - Figure 6.4 - Plasmolysis - Question - Page 157: 1

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Water from the cell is removed by the high osmotic pressure; hence high osmotic pressure can hinder the growth of microbes.

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