How Does a Flaccid Cell Differ from a Turgid Cell

Question

How does a flaccid cell differ from a turgid cell?
A) Flaccid cell has lower pressure potential.
B) Flaccid cell has lower solute potential.
C) Flaccid cell has higher pressure potential.
D) Flaccid cell has higher solute potential.

Accepted Answer

A flaccid cell has lower pressure potential than a turgid cell because it is not fully filled with water and has less internal pressure. A turgid cell, on the other hand, is fully filled with water and has higher pressure potential. The solute potential of a cell does not change between being flaccid or turgid.