The Value for Ψ in Root Tissue Was Found to Be

question 50

Multiple Choice

The value for Ψ in root tissue was found to be -0.15 MPa If the root tissue were placed in a 0.1 M solution of sucrose (Ψ = -0.23 MPa) the net water flow will be in which of the following directions?

• A) from the tissue into the sucrose solution
• B) from the sucrose solution into the tissue
• C) in both directions, and the concentration of water would remain equal
• D) impossible to determine from the values given here

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