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.
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