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Question
Plants need turgidity to maintain: a. rigidity b. osmosis c. endocytosis d. tonicity
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Turgidity, or turgor pressure, is the pressure of the cell contents against the cell wall when the cell is full of water. This pressure provides structural support and rigidity to non-woody plant tissues, keeping stems and leaves firm and upright.
Hint
Being 'turgid' means being firm and swollen, which gives plants their structural stiffness.