Question

If the water potential of pure water is equal to zero, what does it mean?

A. Water with solutes

B. Water contains solutes and gases

C. Water without solutes

D. Water with organic sugars

E. Water with inorganic sugars

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A A only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B C only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C B and D only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D E only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Pure water has the highest water potential i.e. zero. Water potential zero indicates that water does not contain any solutes, which restricts its movement

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