Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 5 - No. 25)

Which of the following statements is true about osmosis in plant cells?
Water always moves out of plant cells.
Osmosis cannot occur in plant cells due to the cell wall.
Water moves into plant cells when the water potential outside the cell is lower than inside.
Water moves into plant cells when the water potential inside the cell is lower than outside.

Explanation

Water moves from an area of high water potential (the solution) to an area of low water potential (the cell) by osmosis.

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