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A thin strip of epidermal cells of a leaf was observed in a drop of water. They all looked turgid and normal.
(a) Draw a diagram of such a cell.
(b) Draw a diagram of a cell if this strip is transferred to a strong concentrated solution of sugar. What is term used for the effect on the cells ?
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