Q7 / 164 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Botany · Transport in Plants

Which one of the following statements is wrong?

  • A
    Water potential is the chemical potential of the water
  • B
    Solute potential is always negative
  • C
    Pressure potential is zero in a flaccid cell
  • Correct answer
    D
    Water 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 Ψ (psi) or more accurately Ψw

Water potential or Ψw is the sum total of Ψs and Ψp.

Ψw = Ψs + Ψp

where Ψs→ solute potential

Ψp→ pressure potential

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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