Which condition describes a fully turgid plant cell?
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Correct answer: Protoplast pressing firmly against the cell wall
In a fully turgid cell, water enters until maximum turgor pressure develops and the protoplast presses firmly against the cell wall. At this point, no further net water entry occurs.
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