Turgid Cells And Minerals Flashcards
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What are flaccid cells
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When there is no water in a plants soil, the plant wilts as the cells have lost their turgor pressure- they are called flaccid
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What are turgid cells?
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A well watered plant has plump swollen cells after water has been drawn in by osmosis
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What is turgor pressure
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When the contents of the cell push against the cell wall and help support the plant
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What are the minerals for healthy plant growth
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- Nitrates
- Phosphates
- potassium
- small amounts of magnesium
