Osmosis is helpful to plant because

Options

A. The growth of the young cells is brought about by osmotic pressure and turgor pressure of these cells
B. Certain turgor moments in plants are determined by osmosis
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of these

Answer

C

Explanation

The growing points of root remain turgid because of osmosis and thus are able to penetrate the soil particles
Leaves become turgid and expand due to their osmotic pressure.
The rigidity of plant organs is maintained through osmosis.