The Value for Ψ in Root Tissue Was Found to Be

question 44

Multiple Choice

The value for Ψ in root tissue was found to be -0.15 MPa. If you take the root tissue and place it in a 0.1 M solution of sucrose (Ψ = -0.23 MPa) , the net water flow would ________.

• A) be from the tissue into the sucrose solution
• B) be from the sucrose solution into the tissue
• C) be in both directions and the concentrations would remain equal
• D) occur only as ATP was hydrolyzed in the tissue

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