Question 11
Cell and Its EnvironmentTurgor pressure occurs in a cell when the
- A.volume of its cell sap increases
- B.cell loses water to its environment
- C.volume of cell decreases
- D.cell is put in an isotonic solution
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (volume of its cell sap increases)
Explanation
When a plant cell takes in water its sap swells and pushes the cytoplasm against the cell wall; this push is turgor pressure.