Distinguish between turgidity and plasmolysis in plant cells.

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Distinguish between turgidity and plasmolysis in plant cells.

Accepted Answer

Turgidity occurs when water enters the cell; plasmolysis occurs when water leaves the cell — Award 1 mark for correctly distinguishing both processes. B is incorrect because both processes occur in living cells. C is incorrect because neither process involves lignin or cellulose breakdown. D is incorrect because both processes can occur in any living plant cell.

Answer

Turgidity occurs in dead cells; plasmolysis occurs in living cells only

Answer

Turgidity occurs when water enters the cell; plasmolysis occurs when water leaves the cell

Answer

Turgidity occurs in xylem; plasmolysis occurs in phloem

Answer

Turgidity involves lignin deposition; plasmolysis involves cellulose breakdown

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