Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is false?

  1. In plasmolysed cells, pressure potential is zero or almost zero.

  2. Solute potential is always positive.

  3. Germinating seeds have a very negative matrix potential.

  4. Salt concentration of the soil affects the osmotic potential of soil water.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is false. Solute potential can never be positive. The more the solute molecules are present, the more negative is the solute potential.

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