Question

A fully turgid cell has

• A. Minimum cell size
• B. Minimum water content
• C. Maximum solute pressure
• D. Minimum solute pressure

Answer 1

The correct option is D Minimum solute pressure

Solute pressure is the amount by which water potential is reduced as a result of presence of solute. It is also called as osmotic pressure. A fully turgid cell has minimum solute pressure.It has minimum concentration of solute in it. A fully turgid cell has its osmotic potential and pressure potential equal but with opposite sign. It has maximum turgor pressures and the water potential is zero.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.