When a cell is fully turgid, which one of the following will be zero?

Turgor pressure

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Osmotic pressure

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Suction pressure

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Wall pressure

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Solution

The correct option is C Suction pressure
Suction pressure or diffusion pressure deficit (DPD) is given by:

DPD = OP - TP

When a cell is fully turgid, its turgor pressure will balance the osmotic pressure. This means,

OP = TP

So, DPD = 0

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