BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2001

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    In a fully turgid plant cell which one is zero?

    A)  Equal to turgor pressure

    B)  Equal to wall pressure

    C)  DPD

    D)  None of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    DPD (Diffusion Pressure Deficit) is the reduction in the diffusion pressure of water in a system over its pure state. DPD = OP - TP (TP = WP) DPD of a fully turgid cell is zero, it means cell does not absorb more water from outside. A positive pressure develop in a plant cell or system due to entry of water is called, turgor pressure.


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