Water potential: ? = ?p + ?s • ?p = pressure potential • ?s = solute potential Assuming standard atmospheric pressure, which of the following is true? Choose 1 answer: A The potato cube has a water potential of 0 bar and the distilled water has a water potential of -2.6 bar. B The potato cube has a water potential of 0 bar and the distilled water has a water potential of -17.0 bar. C The potato cube has a water potential of -17.0 bar and the distilled water has a water potential of 0 bar. D The potato cube has a water potential of -2.6 bar and the distilled water has a water potential of 0 bar.
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Step 1: Understand the given formula for water potential: \[ \Psi = \Psi_p + \Psi_s \] where: - \(\Psi\) is the water potential, - \(\Psi_p\) is the pressure potential, - \(\Psi_s\) is the solute potential. Show more…
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