Which of the Following Has the Lowest (Most Negative) Water

question 29

Multiple Choice

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

• A) root cortical cells
• B) root xylem vessels
• C) leaf air spaces
• D) leaf mesophyll cells

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