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Water enters the vacuole by ____________(a) reverse osmosis(b) osmosis(c) active diffusion(d) passive diffusionI have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.Enquiry is from Cytoplasmic Membrane Systems in division Cytoplasmic Membrane Systems of Cell Biology

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Correct choice is (b) osmosis

Best EXPLANATION: Due to high concentration of ions in the vacuole, WATER enters by osmosis. Hydrostatic PRESSURE exerted by the vacuole provides MECHANICAL STRENGTH to the plant cell.



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