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Differentiate between Turgor Pressure and Wall Pressure

Roots Absorption

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Turgor PressureWall Pressure
Turgor pressure is the pressure of the cell contents on the cell wall.Wall pressure is the pressure exerted by the cell wall on the cell content.
It helps keeps plant stems erect, keeps leaves expanded, involve in opening and closing of stomata, etc.It helps maintain the structure of cells and the plant.
It acts towards the outside from the cell.It acts towards the inside of the cell.

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