Water potential of root cells is higher than water potential of soil.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Water potential is the potential energy of water per unit volume taking the reference of pure water. Water potential of the soil is higher than the water potential of root cell.
So, the correct answer is 'False'.

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