Question

Water moves from a cell with _______ water potential to a cell with _______ water potential.

• A. Higher, Lower
• B. Lower, Higher
• C. Less negative, More negative
• D. Both (a) and (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is A Higher, Lower

A cell membrane is semi-permeable. It allows the movement of water across the cell membrane. The movement of water across the semipermeable membrane during osmosis requires a concentration gradient. Hence water flows from a region of higher potential to lower potential.

Thus the correct answer is option A.