Question

Differentiate between the following:

1. Turgidity and Flaccidity

Answer 1

1. Turgidity refers to the state of being turgid or swollen due to high fluid content inside cell.
2. Flaccidity refers to the state between turgidity and plasmolysis in which the plasma membrane is not pushed against the cell wall.

Turgidity	Flaccidity
1.Occurs when cells are placed in a hypotonic solution.	1.Occurs when cells are placed in a isotonic solution.
2.Caused by endosmosis.	2.Caused by both endosmosis and exosmosis.
3.Caused by the movement of water into the cell.	3.Caused by the movement of water out of the cell.
4.Protoplasm exerts turgor pressure on the cell wall.	4.No such pressure is exerted on the cell wall.
5.Responsible for keeping the stem upright and firm and leaves straight.	5.Leads to drooping and wilting of stem and leaves