Biology for IGCSE & O level - Movement Into And Out Of Cells (Section 5 - No. 32)

What is meant by "water potential"?
The potential of a solution to attract solute molecules.
The concentration of solute in a solution.
The tendency of water to move by osmosis.
The pressure exerted by water on the cell membrane.

Explanation

Water potential is a measure of the potential energy of water, which affects the movement of water across a membrane by osmosis.

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