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Why is turgor pressure a property of plant cells? a. Plant cells possess the necessary chloroplasts. b. Plant cells possess a cell wall, necessary for formation of turgor. c. Plant cells possess mitochondria, which provide the ATP needed for turgor. d. All of the above are true. e. None of the above are true.

Name: Problem 2, Chapter 38: Biology
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Description: Why is turgor pressure a property of plant cells? a. Plant cells possess the necessary chloroplasts. b. Plant cells possess a cell wall, necessary for formation of turgor. c. Plant cells possess mitochondria, which provide the ATP needed for turgor. d. All of the above are true. e. None of the above are true.

   Why is turgor pressure a property of plant cells?
a. Plant cells possess the necessary chloroplasts.
b. Plant cells possess a cell wall, necessary for formation of turgor.
c. Plant cells possess mitochondria, which provide the ATP needed for turgor.
d. All of the above are true. 
e. None of the above are true.

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Eric P. Widmaier;… 4th Edition

Chapter 38, Problem 2

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Step 1: Turgor pressure is the pressure of the water-filled central vacuole pressing the plasma membrane against the rigid cell wall; it depends on water uptake and the presence of a rigid wall to resist expansion. Show more…

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Why is turgor pressure a property of plant cells? a. Plant cells possess the necessary chloroplasts. b. Plant cells possess a cell wall, necessary for formation of turgor. c. Plant cells possess mitochondria, which provide the ATP needed for turgor. d. All of the above are true. e. None of the above are true.

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Turgor Pressure

Turgor pressure is the internal pressure exerted by water inside the cell against the cell wall. It results from osmosis, where water moves into the cell in response to solute concentrations, thereby pushing the plasma membrane against the cell wall. This pressure is crucial for maintaining cell structure, supporting the plant's rigidity, and enabling growth without the risk of cell rupture.

Plant Cell Wall

The plant cell wall is a rigid, outer layer that surrounds the cell membrane. It is essential for withstanding the internal pressure that builds up from water absorption. By providing resistance to the inward pressure, the cell wall allows the buildup of turgor pressure, which is critical for maintaining the plant's structural integrity and overall health.

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