If the Pressure Potential of a Plant's Cells Is 0

question 36

Multiple Choice

If the pressure potential of a plant's cells is 0.16 megapascals (MPa) and the solute potential is -0.24 MPa, then the water potential would be

• A) 0.04 MPa.
• B) 0.08 MPa.
• C) -0.08 MPa.
• D) -0.24 MPa.
• E) -0.04 MPa.

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Dermis

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Hypodermis

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The outermost layer of skin, providing a waterproof barrier and creating our skin tone.

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