Transport in Plants Question 17

17. The water potential and osmotic potential of pure water are

(a) zero and zero

(b) 100 and 100

(c) zero and 100

(d) 100 and zero

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Answer : a

Hints & Solutions

(a) Osmotic potential is the potential of a solution to cause movement of water into it across a semi- permeable membrane. Water potential is the tendency of water to leave a system.