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प्रश्न
The hydrostatic pressure of the cell sap on the cell wall is called ______.
विकल्प
Turgor pressure
Osmotic pressure
Wall pressure
Atmospheric pressure
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उत्तर
The hydrostatic pressure of the cell sap on the cell wall is called Turgor pressure.
Explanation:
Turgor pressure is the force exerted by cell contents against the cell wall.
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