Question
Which of the following elements is responsible for maintaining turgor in cells?
Magnesium
Sodium
Calcium
Potassium
Solution
D.
Potassium
Potassium helps in maintaining turgidity of cells. Plants require potassium ion (K+) for protein synthesis and for the opening and closing stomata, which regulated by proton pumps to make surrounding guard cell either turgid or flaccid.