Which of the Following Has the Lowest (Most Negative)water Potential

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has the lowest (most negative) water potential?

• A) root cortical cells
• B) root xylem
• C) trunk xylem
• D) leaf cell walls
• E) leaf air spaces

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