If Isolated Plant Cells with a Water Potential Averaging -0

question 37

Multiple Choice

If isolated plant cells with a water potential averaging -0.5 MPa are placed into a solution with a water potential of -0.3 MPa which of the following would be the most likely outcome?

• A) The pressure potential of the cells would increase.
• B) Water would move out of the cells.
• C) The cell walls would rupture, killing the cells.
• D) Solutes would move out of the cells.

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