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 continue until the cell becomes turgid. At this point, there is no more net entry of water as the water potential inside the cell is equal to that outside the cell. Hence, option B is the correct answer. Option A is partially correct as an increase in water potential outside the cell would lead to an entry of water, but it will stop once the cell becomes turgid. Option C is incorrect as water moves from regions of high water potential to regions of low water potential. Option D is incorrect as turgor pressure will increase due to the entry of water. Option E is incorrect as there is no direct relation between the entry of water and active transport.

What Happens When a Large Amount of Water Enters a Plant