Question

Why is turgor pressure not observed in animal cells?

Answer 1

Turgor pressure

1. Turgor pressure is the force that pushes the plasma membrane against the cell wall within the cell.
2. It's also known as hydrostatic pressure, and it's defined as the pressure in a fluid when it's at equilibrium and measured at a specific place within it.
3. Turgor pressure is not seen in animal cells as cells are devoid of a cell wall.
4. Turgor pressure is a phenomena observed in plants, fungi, and bacteria that is induced by the osmotic movement of water.
5. It has also been reported in protists with cell walls.