What will be the value of ψw for a flaccid plant cell if its osmotic pressure is 15 bars?
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a
15 bars
b
30 bars
c
-15 bars
d
Zero
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
In a flaccid cells water potential is equal to osmotic potential. Osmotic potential is negative but numerically equal to osmotic pressure but with negative sign. Hence the water potential of the cell must be -15 bars.