Question

From the image below, determine the cell which is plasmolysed, the cell that is flaccid and the turgid cell.

• A. A- Turgid, B- Plasmolysed, C- Normal cell
• B. A- Plasmolysed, B- Turgid, C- Normal cell
• C. A- Plasmolysed, B- Flaccid, C- Turgid
• D. A- Normal cell, B- Turgid, C- Plasmolysed

Answer 1

The correct option is C

A- Plasmolysed, B- Flaccid, C- Turgid

A plasmolysed cell has a shrunken protoplasm due to excessive water loss and the turgid cell has the cell wall pushed to the maximum due to the pressure from the increased protoplasm. This increase in protoplasm occurs due to the uptake of water from the surroundings.