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Give net direction of water movement in a plant cell in flaccid state.

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer

In a flaccid cell, there is no net movement of water. The cell is in equilibrium with its surroundings, meaning:

  • Water potential inside the cell (Ψ<sub>w</sub>) = Water potential outside the cell
  • Ψ<sub>w</sub> = 0
  • Endosmosis (water entering) = Exosmosis (water leaving)

Condition: Flaccid cells are neither turgid nor plasmolyzed and typically occur when plant cells are placed in an isotonic solution.

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