Q7 / 164 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Transport in Plants
Which one of the following statements is wrong?
- AWater potential is the chemical potential of the water
- BSolute potential is always negative
- CPressure potential is zero in a flaccid cell
- Correct answerDWater potential equals solute potential in a fully turgid cell
Solution
Water potential is the difference in the free energy or chemical potential per unit molal volume of water in a system and that of pure water at the same temperature and pressure. It is represented by greek letter (psi) or more accurately
Water potential or is the sum total of .
where solute potential
pressure potential
Water potential or is the sum total of .
where solute potential
pressure potential
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.