Q. When a plant cell is placed in pure water, it
A) Expands until the osmotic pressure reaches that of water
B) Becomes less turgid until the osmotic potential reaches that of pure water
C) Becomes more turgid until the pressure potential of cell reaches its osmotic potential
D) Becomes more turgid until the osmotic potential reaches that of pure water
Explanation
When a plant is placed in pure water, the water will move into the cell until the pressure potential and osmotic potential of the cell become equal
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.