What happens when a large amount of water enters a plant cell?

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When a large amount of water enters a plant cell, the entry of water will increase as the water potential increases. However, the cell will eventually become turgid, with no more net entry of water. This is because the cell wall limits the expansion of the cell, and the inwardly directed pressure on the cell membrane opposes the inward movement of water. At this point, the turgor pressure of the cell will be at its maximum. Water will move toward the region of more negative water potential, rather than more positive. The entry of water does not cause increased active transport into the cell.

What Happens When a Large Amount of Water Enters a Plant