D2.3.11 (HL)—Water potential in plant tissue
Water entering plant tissue increases pressure potential and dilutes solutes, while water loss lowers pressure and concentrates solutes in cells.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Objective
- D2.3.11
- Level
- HL
Concept essentials
- Water entering plant tissue increases pressure potential.
- Water entry dilutes solutes, making solute potential less negative.
- Water loss lowers pressure potential.
- Water loss concentrates solutes, making solute potential more negative.
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