Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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**Turgor Pressure in Plants**

Turgor pressure in a plant is directly related to:

1. the amount of water within the chloroplasts of the plant cell.
2. how quickly nutrients can be absorbed from the soil.
3. the amount of water within the central vacuole of the plant cell.
4. the number of vacuoles within a plant cell.
5. how quickly water can be absorbed through the roots.

**Explanation of Concepts:**

- **Turgor Pressure**: This is the pressure exerted by the fluid (water) inside the central vacuole against the cell wall, helping maintain the cell's shape and structural integrity.

- **Chloroplasts**: These are the organelles within plant cells where photosynthesis takes place. They contain chlorophyll, which absorbs light energy.

- **Central Vacuole**: A large vacuole found in plant cells that holds materials and wastes, maintaining proper pressure within the plant cells to provide structure and support for the growing plant.

- **Vacuole**: Membrane-bound organelles in plant cells that are involved in a variety of functions including storage, waste disposal, and maintaining proper pressure within the cell.

- **Roots**: The part of the plant that anchors it into the soil and absorbs water and nutrients necessary for plant growth.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Turgor Pressure in Plants** Turgor pressure in a plant is directly related to: 1. the amount of water within the chloroplasts of the plant cell. 2. how quickly nutrients can be absorbed from the soil. 3. the amount of water within the central vacuole of the plant cell. 4. the number of vacuoles within a plant cell. 5. how quickly water can be absorbed through the roots. **Explanation of Concepts:** - **Turgor Pressure**: This is the pressure exerted by the fluid (water) inside the central vacuole against the cell wall, helping maintain the cell's shape and structural integrity. - **Chloroplasts**: These are the organelles within plant cells where photosynthesis takes place. They contain chlorophyll, which absorbs light energy. - **Central Vacuole**: A large vacuole found in plant cells that holds materials and wastes, maintaining proper pressure within the plant cells to provide structure and support for the growing plant. - **Vacuole**: Membrane-bound organelles in plant cells that are involved in a variety of functions including storage, waste disposal, and maintaining proper pressure within the cell. - **Roots**: The part of the plant that anchors it into the soil and absorbs water and nutrients necessary for plant growth.
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