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Study the following table showing the components of water potential in closely arranged mesophyll cells namely A, B and C.

Cell

Osmotic Potential (MPa)

Pressure Potential (MPa)

A

-0.21

0.05

B

-0.22

0.02

C

-0.23

0.05

Identify two of the following, which show correct direction of water movement between two cells.

I    A B                                II    B C

     III   C A                              IV    C B

a)

I, II

b)

II, III

c)

I, IV

d)

II, IV



Question ID - 3875 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

Study the following table showing the components of water potential in closely arranged mesophyll cells namely A, B and C.

Cell

Osmotic Potential (MPa)

Pressure Potential (MPa)

A

-0.21

0.05

B

-0.22

0.02

C

-0.23

0.05

Identify two of the following, which show correct direction of water movement between two cells.

I    A B                                II    B C

     III   C A                              IV    C B

a)

I, II

b)

II, III

c)

I, IV

d)

II, IV

1 Answer
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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

Water potential in a cell is equal to algebraic sum of solute potential and pressure potential.

 

Cell

Water Potential

DPD

A

-0.21+0.05=-0.16

+0.16

B

-0.22+0.02=-0.20

+0.20

C

-0.23+0.05=-0.18

+0.18

Water potential is equal but opposite to DPD. Water move from low DPD cell to high DPD cell.

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