The force that pushes plant cell membranes tightly against the cell wall and helps support softer tissues against the

force of gravity is known as ____ pressure.



a. turgor
b. osmotic
c. diffusion
d. concentration
e. plasmolysis


ANSWER: a

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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