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Standard XII

Biology

Osmotic Pressure and Osmotic Potential

Which of the ...

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Which of the following has the maximum water potential?

pure water

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2% sucrose solution

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4% glucose solution

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10% sodium chloride solution

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Solution

The correct option is A pure water
The maximum value of water potential is zero and pure water has this value.

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Which of the following has the maximum water potential?

The correct option is A pure waterThe maximum value of water potential is zero and pure water has this value.

The correct option is A pure water
The maximum value of water potential is zero and pure water has this value.