Multiple choice

The amount by which the water potential is reduced as a result of the presence of solute, is known as

  1. pressure potential

  2. solute potential

  3. matric potential

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Solute potential, also known as osmotic potential, represents the effect of dissolved solutes on water potential. Adding solutes always lowers the water potential, making the solute potential value negative.

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