Which of the following statements about solute potential is FALSE? (1 pt) a. Sol

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Which of the following statements about solute potential is FALSE? (1 pt) a. Solute potential increases as solute concentration increases. b. Solute potential pertains to the reduction in chemical potential of water due to solutes relative to a standard solution c. Solute potential partially determines the direction of osmosis d. The combined effects of solute potential and pressure potential determine the direction of water movement between neighboring plant cells Solute potential is similar to amount fraction in that it pertains to the reduction in chemical potential of water caused by adding solutes. e.

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ANS.a) Solute potential decreases wtih increasing solute concentration because the internal water potential of a plant cell is more negative than pure water because of the cytoplasm high solute content.

e)solute potential is similar to amount fraction in that it pertains to the reduction in chemical potential of water caused by adding solutes. solutes affect the chemical potential of solvent . solute particle decreases the free enegy of a slovent.

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