Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 5 - No. 28)

What is meant by the term "turgid" when describing a plant cell?
The cell has lost water.
The cell has shrunk.
The cell is firm and swollen due to water uptake.
The cell has a flaccid appearance.

Explanation

A turgid cell is firm and swollen because it has taken up water, and the cytoplasm is pushing against the cell wall.

Comments (0)

Advertisement