Suppose a Living Plant Cell Has ψ = ψ_S =

question 80

Multiple Choice

Suppose a living plant cell has ψ = ψ_S = -0.5 MPa. Also suppose that the plant cell is placed into a beaker filled with a solution for which ψ = 0. What will the cell then do?

• A)It will lose water until its ψ_S = its ψ_P.
• B)It will take up water until within the cell ψ_P = -ψ_S.
• C)It will take up water until its ψ_S = ψ_S of the solution.
• D)It will take up water until it bursts.

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Definitions:

Imaginary Outcome

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Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is measured and is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Independent Variable

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