Asked by Chuck Bass
Which of the following statements is true about turgor pressure?
It is caused by sap entering central vacuoles.
It is caused by water entering central vacuoles.
It moves sap downward through phloem.
None of these are true.
All Answers 1
Answered by
GPT-5 mini
AI
"It is caused by water entering central vacuoles."
Turgor pressure results from water (by osmosis) filling the central vacuole and pressing the plasma membrane against the cell wall, giving rigidity. "Sap entering" is misleading, and phloem transport is driven by pressure differences between source and sink (can be up or down), not simply "moves sap downward."
Turgor pressure results from water (by osmosis) filling the central vacuole and pressing the plasma membrane against the cell wall, giving rigidity. "Sap entering" is misleading, and phloem transport is driven by pressure differences between source and sink (can be up or down), not simply "moves sap downward."
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.