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Osmotic Pressure and Osmotic Potential

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If in a cell suction pressure value is 30 atm, while osmotic pressure 42 atm, then calculate the turgidity developed in form of TP in the cell.

A

45 atm

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B

72 atm

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C

12 atm

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D

1.4 atm

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Solution

The correct option is C 12 atm
Since Turgor Pressure (TP) = Osmotic pressure (OP) – Suction pressure (SP); Here, Osmotic pressure= 42 atm and Suction pressure=30 atm
Hence, Turgor Pressure= 42-30= 12 atm. Correct answer is C.

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