If you place a flaccid plant cell with ΨS = -0.4 MPa in pure water, which of the following will occur?  A. Water will not enter the cell because the flaccid cell has solutes and low water potential.  B. Water enters the cell because the flaccid cell has solutes and low water potential.  C. Water enters the cell because the flaccid cell has solutes and high water potential.  D. Water will not enter the cell because the flaccid cell has solutes and high water potential.

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Chapter34: Transport In Plants
Section34.1: Overview Of Water And Solute Movements In Plants
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If you place a flaccid plant cell with ΨS = -0.4 MPa in pure water, which of the following will occur?
 A. Water will not enter the cell because the flaccid cell has solutes and low water potential.
 B. Water enters the cell because the flaccid cell has solutes and low water potential.
 C. Water enters the cell because the flaccid cell has solutes and high water potential.
 D. Water will not enter the cell because the flaccid cell has solutes and high water potential.

 

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