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B1.8 - Osmosis In Plants (Finished) Flashcards

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Why do plants need osmosis?

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To support their stem and leaves?

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How are plant’s stems and leaves supported by osmosis?

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Water moves into the cell building up pressure till the cell becomes turgid - no more can enter. This pressure keeps the cells rigid supporting the plant

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What is plasmolysis?

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When the vacuole and cytoplasm shrink and the cell membrane pulls away from the cell wall due to water loss

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