What would ψw, ψs, and ψp of the cell in figure 36.5a be at equilibrium if it had been placed in a solution with a ψs of −0.5 MPa?
To determine: The
Introduction: Water potential defines the ability of water to move from one are to another through osmosis under the influence of gravity, pressure and capillary action. Water potential constitutes of pressure potential and solute potential.
Explanation of Solution
The solute potential of the solution and the cell before equilibrium is -0.5 MPa and -0.2 MPa respectively. The solution has a higher concentration of solute than the cell and hence, water will leave the cell, causing the cell to plasmolyze. Initially, the turgor pressure of the cell and the solution
Thus, at equilibrium,
By using the relationship,
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