Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 5 - No. 43)
What does the term 'turgor pressure' refer to in plant cells?
The pressure of the cell contents against the cell wall.
The force of water moving into the cell.
The pressure exerted by the cell wall.
The pressure of the vacuole.
Explanation
Turgor pressure is the force of the cell contents pushing against the cell wall. This pressure helps maintain the rigidity of the plant cell.
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