Which of the Following Would Be Least Likely to Affect

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be least likely to affect osmosis in plants?

• A) a difference in solute concentrations
• B) receptor proteins in the membrane
• C) aquaporins
• D) a difference in water potential

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