In plant cells, the amount of water in the cells creates pressure against the cell walls. If the amount of water in the cells of
non-woody plants was reduced, which of the following would most likely happen? A) More flowers would be produced.
B) Sap would flow more quickly.
C) The stems would wilt.
D) The leaves would be shed.
The stem relies on the pressure of the plant cells to maintain its rigidity. The plant cells shrink when they lose water, losing their rigidness in the process.