Q322
Amount by which water potential is reduced due to presence of solute is called
A.
Solute potential
AnswerB.
Matric potential
C.
Pressure potential
D.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The amount by which water potential is reduced due to the presence of solute is called Solute potential.Solute potential (Ψs), also called osmotic potential, is negative in a plant cell and zero in distilled water. Solutes reduce water potential by consuming some of the potential energy available in the water.
Solute potential (Ψs) decreases with increasing solute concentration; a decrease in Ψs causes a decrease in the total water potential.