Combined Science GCSE
Cell turgor and plasmolysis
What Cell turgor and plasmolysis means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Cell turgor and plasmolysis
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In plant cells, water entering the vacuole increases turgor pressure, making the cell firm; water leaving causes plasmolysis.
Topics that use Cell turgor and plasmolysis
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