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What is the relationship between plant cell structure and the ability of plants to stand upright?
cell wall and turgor pressure
Which type of pressure is responsible for the maintenance of a plants erect position?
Turgor pressure is responsible for the maintenance of a plant's erect position. It is the pressure of the cell contents against the cell wall, providing structural support and rigidity to the plant. When the cells are filled with water, they become turgid, helping the plant to stand upright.
Do plants gain mass when they don't have water?
Plants may lose mass when they don't have water due to dehydration and shrinking of cells. Water is essential for maintaining turgor pressure, which keeps plant cells rigid and upright. Without water, plants may wilt and appear to lose mass.
How is water important in the plants shape?
Water is important in the plants shape as the pressure from the water in the cells help to keep the plants shape. When a plant is devoid of water it begins to droop, this means there is no water in the cells to help keep it upright.
When do plants exhibit turgor pressure?
Plants exhibit turgor pressure when their cells are fully hydrated and the central vacuole is swollen with water, causing the cell to become rigid and firm. This pressure aids in maintaining the structural integrity of the plant and supports processes such as cell expansion for growth.
Is the isotonic point of saltwater plants higher than freshwater?
Yes, the isotonic point of saltwater plants is higher than freshwater plants. Saltwater plants have adapted to live in a hypertonic environment, which means they have a higher internal osmotic pressure to balance the osmotic pressure of the surrounding saltwater.
Which organelle uses water to keep plants in their upright position?
The vacuole is the organelle that uses water to maintain turgor pressure in plant cells, which helps to keep plants upright. When the vacuole is full of water, it creates internal pressure that makes the plant cells rigid and supportive.
What structure keeps plants upright?
vascular bundles(xylem & phloem) that are in the middle of the stem, pith.
Are Elodea plants freshwater or saltwater plants?
Elodea is a freshwater aquatic plant.
What is the relationship between plant cell structure and the ability of plants to stand upright?
cell wall and turgor pressure
What plants are in freshwater?
grass and other plants
What process provides support and rigidity to plants allowing plants to stand upright?
Lignin, a major component of the vascular plant cell wall, provides mechanical support for plants to stand upright and enables xylems to withstand the negative pressure generated during water transport.
Why can freshwater plants go in freshwater?
because freshwater plant are adapted to the water so it will be ok ;)
What is a freshwater environment?
Freshwater envirerments are easy.. Just plants and rocks
What plants live in freshwater ponds?
seaweed and other plants
Are freshwater plants cheap?
nope
What makes plants grow upright?
phototrophism
