Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 4 - No. 20)

In which scenarios is osmosis most important for plant cells?
To maintain cell turgidity.
To absorb water from the soil.
To remove water from the cell.
To facilitate the movement of small molecules.

Explanation

Osmosis is important for plant cells to maintain turgor pressure (to keep the cell firm) and for the absorption of water from the soil into the root hair cells.

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