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

Higher, Lower

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Lower, Higher

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Less negative, More negative

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Both (i) and (iii)

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Solution

The correct option is A Higher, Lower
Water potential moves higher to lower and affected by both solute and pressure potential in the cell and outside the cell.

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

The correct option is A Higher, LowerWater potential moves higher to lower and affected by both solute and pressure potential in the cell and outside the cell.

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

The correct option is A Higher, Lower
Water potential moves higher to lower and affected by both solute and pressure potential in the cell and outside the cell.