Question

Recognize the figure and find out the correct statement.
(i) The solution of which chamber has a lower water potential?
(ii)The solution of which chamber has a lower solute potential?
(iii) In which direction osmosis occurs?
(iv) At equilibrium which chamber will have lower water potential?

• A. (i)-A, (ii)-B, (iii)-A to B, (iv)-A
• B. (i)-B, (ii)-A, (iii)- A to B, (iv)-Same
• C. (i)-B, (ii)-B, (iii)-A to B, (iv) -same
• D. (i)-A, (ii)-A, (iii)-B to A, (iv) same

Answer 1

The correct option is B (i)-B, (ii)-A, (iii)- A to B, (iv)-Same

Water potential refers to the energy stored in water (potential energy) that drives the water from one region to another. It also defines the movement of water freely in a specific environment. The movement of water takes place from the area of high water potential to an area of low water potential through osmosis.
(i) The solution of chamber B has a lower water potential due to the presence of more solute.
(ii) The solution of chamber A has a lower solute potential as the concentration of solute in chamber A is low.
(iii) Osmosis occurs from chamber A to chamber B (A to B direction).
(iv) At equilibrium, the water potential in each chamber is the same.

So, the correct answer is '(i)-B, (ii)-A, (iii)- A to B, (iv)-Same'