Transport in plantsHard
Question
The movenent of water from one cell of the cortex to the water form one cell of the cortex to the adjacent one in roots is due to
Options
A.accumulation of inotganic salts in the cells
B.accumulation of organic compounds in the cells
C.chemical potential dradient
D.water potential gradient
Solution
Water potential is the difference in the chemical potential per unit molal volume of water in a system and that of pure water at the same temperature and pressure. Pressure. Water always moves from the area fo high water potential to the area of low water potential.
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