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Turgor Pressure Explained
Turgor pressure is The pressure exerted by water inside the cell by the vacuole against the cell wall. A decrease in turgor pressure causes wilting.
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When does a plant cell have HIGH turgor pressure
When does a plant cell have HIGH turgor pressure? What will the plant look like? When does a plant cell have LOW turgor pressure? What will the plant look like? What type of model could you design to illustrate turgor pressure.
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Answers 1. A plant cell has HIGH turgor pressure when there is plenty of water in the cell’s vacuoles. A plant whose cell’s have high turgor pressure will look perky and healthy.
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Answers 2. A plant has LOW turgor pressure when there is a lack (not enough) of water. A plant whose cells have low turgor pressure will look wilted and droopy.
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