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What is the purpose of determining water potential?
What is the purpose of determining water potential?
- To measure the weight of a person
- To determine the concentration of salts in water
- To calculate the pH level of a solution
- To understand the principles of osmosis (correct)
In which direction does water flow from a region of high water potential?
In which direction does water flow from a region of high water potential?
- Into a region of low water potential (correct)
- Down the concentration gradient
- Against the concentration gradient
- Into a region of high water potential
What can decrease the water potential of a solution?
What can decrease the water potential of a solution?
- Increasing the temperature of the solution
- Adding more solutes to the solution (correct)
- Stirring the solution rapidly
- Adding more water to the solution
What is the result of increasing the water potential of a cell?
What is the result of increasing the water potential of a cell?
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What is the role of a semipermeable membrane in osmosis?
What is the role of a semipermeable membrane in osmosis?
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What is the effect of increasing the concentration of salts in water on its water potential?
What is the effect of increasing the concentration of salts in water on its water potential?
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What is the direction of water flow when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution?
What is the direction of water flow when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution?
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What is the purpose of measuring water potential in biological systems?
What is the purpose of measuring water potential in biological systems?
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