Question

Explain the term:

Wall pressure

Answer 1

1. In biology, wall pressure is the inward force exerted by a rigid cell wall against the internal contents of a plant cell.
2. It acts as a counter-pressure to turgor pressure, which is the outward force of the cell’s fluid pushing against the wall.
3. It helps maintain the structure of cells and the plant.
4. It acts towards the inside of the cell.