Osmosis in plants Flashcards
1
Q
Why do plants need osmosis
A
To support their stems and leaves
2
Q
What is Turgor
A
When the vacoule swells (because of osmosis) until no more water can enter the cell
3
Q
The fluid surrounding the cells must always be ………… to the cytoplasm
A
Hypotonic
4
Q
What is Plasmolysis
A
When the vacuole and cytoplasm shrink, and the cell membrane pulls away from the cell wall
