8 Questions
What is the purpose of determining water potential?
To understand the principles of osmosis
In which direction does water flow from a region of high water potential?
Into a region of low water potential
What can decrease the water potential of a solution?
Adding more solutes to the solution
What is the result of increasing the water potential of a cell?
The cell will swell
What is the role of a semipermeable membrane in osmosis?
To allow water to pass through
What is the effect of increasing the concentration of salts in water on its water potential?
It decreases the water potential
What is the direction of water flow when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution?
Out of the cell
What is the purpose of measuring water potential in biological systems?
To understand the movement of water into and out of cells
Test your understanding of cell potential, osmosis, and the concept of water potential in plant cells. This quiz covers the topics of potential difference, pressure, and the effects of salt and water on plant cells.
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