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Biology · L3 · Turgor Pressure vs. Plasmolysis

Two branches from the same starting point — a plant cell in a hypotonic environment builds turgor pressure and stands upright, while one in a hypertonic environment plasmolyses and the plant wilts.

by @openstemUpdated Biology
🌱 Turgid plant cellSurrounding water potential💧 Water enters by osmosisCell swells against the wall🌿 Turgor pressure buildsPlant stands uprightWater leaves by osmosisMembrane pulls away from wall🥀 PlasmolysisWhole plant wiltsHypotonic: plenty of waterHypertonic: water scarce

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