MDCAT Biology MCQ #1684

A houseplant wilts because it has not been watered for a week. This loss of turgor pressure is primarily due to the shrinking of which structure?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1684

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A houseplant wilts because it has not been watered for a week. This loss of turgor pressure is primarily due to the shrinking of which structure?

    • A) Nucleus
    • B) Chloroplast
    • C) Central Vacuole
    • D) Cell Wall

    Answer: Central Vacuole

    Explanation: The central vacuole maintains turgor pressure in plant cells. The nucleus is tempting but it has no role in maintaining plant cell rigidity.