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Give an account of the importance of turgor pressure in a herbaceous plant.
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Turgor pressure keeps the soft organs like flowers, young shoots, leaves, etc. in stretched form. It is also essential for the growth of the cells. Changes in the turgor pressure causes opening and closing of stomata.

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Chapter 4: Absorption by Roots - Exercise 1 [Page 48]

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Frank Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Absorption by Roots
Exercise 1 | Q 10 | Page 48

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