Flaccidity is the condition of a plant cell in which its plasma membrane is not tightly pressed against its cell wall. This condition is observed when the plant is placed in an isotonic solution where the inside and outside concentration of the solutes remains constant. In this state, the plants look weak, soft, and lack vigor.

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Introduction: Flaccidity is the condition of a plant cell in which its plasma membrane is not tightly pressed against its cell wall. This condition is observed when the plant is placed in an isotonic solution where the inside and outside concentration of the solutes remains constant. In this state, the plants look weak, soft, and lack vigor.

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