High concentrations of solutes such as sugar or salt results in plasmolysis of cells due to the onset of which phenomenon.
A) cavitation
B) ultrahigh temperature
C) low lyophilization
D) high osmotic pressure

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High concentrations of solutes such as sugar or salt cause an increase in osmotic pressure, which causes water to move out of the cell to achieve equilibrium, resulting in plasmolysis of the cell. A, B, and C are not correct because cavitation refers to the formation of empty spaces or bubbles in a liquid, ultrahigh temperature is not applicable in this context, and lyophilization is a process of drying by freezing under vacuum, which is not related to plasmolysis.

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