Osmosis and water potential Flashcards
1
Q
Water potential
A
measure of the potential for water move from one place to another
2
Q
Units for water potential?
A
kPA or bar
3
Q
Which has a higher water potential -0.05 or -0.1 kPA?
A
-0.05 kPA
4
Q
What is osmosis?
A
net movement of water particles from an area of high water potential to an area of low water potential across a partially permeable membrane
