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43. The cellular manifestation of turgidity in a plant tissue directly prevents the plant from

A. Executing aerobic cellular respiration
B. Wilting under transpirational water loss
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C. Conducting water through xylem vessels
D. Storing starch granules in roots

📝 Explanation

Hydrostatic turgor pressure pushes cells tightly against one another, providing mechanical structural support to non-woody plant organs.

📖 Additional Information

  • Executing aerobic cellular respiration
  • Wilting under transpirational water loss
  • Conducting water through xylem vessels
  • Storing starch granules in roots

Hydrostatic turgor pressure pushes cells tightly against one another, providing mechanical structural support to non-woody plant organs.

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