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प्रश्न
Distinguish between the following:
Flaccid condition and turgid condition
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उत्तर
| Flaccid condition | turgid condition |
| The cell in the state of plasmolysis is said to be flaccid . | When a cell reaches a state when it cannot accommodate any more water i.e. it is fully distended , it is called turgid . |
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a) Name the physiological process depicted in the diagram.
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- Windy conditions?
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Fill in the Blank
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Pressure exerted by the cell contents on the cell wall.
