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What does the solute potential (Ψs) represent in the water potential equation?
What does the solute potential (Ψs) represent in the water potential equation?
- The osmotic potential (correct)
- The gravity potential
- The pressure potential
- The matric potential
Why does solute concentration affect water movement in plants?
Why does solute concentration affect water movement in plants?
- It has no influence on the water potential
- It increases the pressure potential
- It decreases the matric potential
- It reduces the solute potential (correct)
Which component of the water potential equation has a typical value of -0.5 to -1.0 MPa for cell cytoplasm?
Which component of the water potential equation has a typical value of -0.5 to -1.0 MPa for cell cytoplasm?
- Osmotic potential (correct)
- Matric potential
- Gravity potential
- Pressure potential
Which statement accurately describes the effect of solutes on water potential?
Which statement accurately describes the effect of solutes on water potential?
How do solutes affect the availability of potential energy in an aqueous system?
How do solutes affect the availability of potential energy in an aqueous system?
What is the role of water potential in plant physiology?
What is the role of water potential in plant physiology?
How is water potential expressed in terms of units?
How is water potential expressed in terms of units?
Why is the water potential of pure water designated a value of zero?
Why is the water potential of pure water designated a value of zero?
Which factors influence the water potential in plant solutions?
Which factors influence the water potential in plant solutions?
In plant physiology, what does ψwpure H2O represent?
In plant physiology, what does ψwpure H2O represent?
How do plants utilize hydraulics to move water to great heights in trees?
How do plants utilize hydraulics to move water to great heights in trees?
