Exercise
Form 11: Plant Water Loss and Wilting Mechanisms
Learn about the causes of plant water loss and the mechanisms behind wilting. Understand how changes in cell turgor pressure affect plant rigidity and structure.
Questions
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What happens to non-woody plant tissues when cells lose turgor pressure?
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Turgor pressure in plant cells is maintained when water enters which organelle?
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What causes a cell to become flaccid?
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Why is wilting considered a temporary protective response during severe heat?
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What happens when a wilted plant is given sufficient water in moist soil?
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What term describes the condition when plant cell membrane pulls away from cell wall due to extreme water loss?
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How does high soil salinity cause plant wilting?
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What condition develops in leaves if transpiration rate exceeds water absorption rate by roots for an extended period?
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Why do leafy vegetables (like lettuce) become crisp when soaked in pure water?
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What role do cell walls play in preventing plant cells from bursting in hypotonic solutions?
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Which type of plant relies most heavily on turgor pressure for structural support?
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If transpiration is zero (e.g. in 100% humidity air), what maintains plant water movement over short distances?