Question

Under natural conditions, the osmotic pressure is

• A. More than turgor pressure
• B. Less than turgor pressure
• C. Equal to turgor pressure
• D. Zero

Answer 1

The correct option is A More than turgor pressure

The osmotic pressure depends on the concentration of dissolved solutes. Under normal conditions i.e., atmospheric pressure, osmotic pressure is more than the turgor pressure. The osmotic pressure is the force responsible for entry of water molecules into the cell, whereas turgor pressure opposes the entry of water molecules.

So, the correct answer is option A.