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Entry of water into a cell causes swelling of protoplast due to

A
DPD
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Osmotic pressure
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C
Imbibition
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D
Turgor pressure
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Solution

The correct option is B Turgor pressure
(A) The difference between the diffusion pressure of pure water and solution is Diffusion pressure deficit.
(B) Osmotic pressure is the pressure exerted to prevent osmosis.
(C) Imbibition is the absorption of the water molecule by a solid-colloid solution.
(D) Turgor pressure is the pressure exerted against the wall pressure applied by the cell wall which causes entry of water in the cell causing the swelling of protoplast.
So, the correct answer is 'Turgor pressure'.

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