The increase in water potential due to positive hydrostatic pressure is called

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Pressure potential

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The correct option is D
Pressure potential

If water enters into a cell, hydrostatic pressure develops and the cell becomes turgid. This magnitude of increase in water potential in a turgid cell is called pressure potential.

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The increase in water potential due to positive hydrostatic pressure is called

The correct option is D Pressure potential If water enters into a cell, hydrostatic pressure develops and the cell becomes turgid. This magnitude of increase in water potential in a turgid cell is called pressure potential.

The correct option is D
Pressure potential

If water enters into a cell, hydrostatic pressure develops and the cell becomes turgid. This magnitude of increase in water potential in a turgid cell is called pressure potential.