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  • A plant cell becomes turgid due to
Multiple choice

A plant cell becomes turgid due to

  1. plasmolysis

  2. exosmosis

  3. endosmosis

  4. electrolysis

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Turgidity occurs when water enters the plant cell via endosmosis, causing the cell to swell and press against the cell wall. Plasmolysis is the opposite process where water leaves the cell.

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