The intake of water into root cells makes them, and this results in root pressure.

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The correct option is A turgid
Root cells take in water and become turgid (swell up) as a result. As the cells become turgid, they exert pressure on each other. This pressure is known as root pressure. Root pressure pushes the water forward.

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The intake of water into root cells makes them, and this results in root pressure.

The correct option is A turgidRoot cells take in water and become turgid (swell up) as a result. As the cells become turgid, they exert pressure on each other. This pressure is known as root pressure. Root pressure pushes the water forward.

The correct option is A turgid
Root cells take in water and become turgid (swell up) as a result. As the cells become turgid, they exert pressure on each other. This pressure is known as root pressure. Root pressure pushes the water forward.