As part of the course assessment, this is the first task. Student name ID: Rahaf Alahmadi.

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Q1- Differences in water potential drive water transport in plant cells?

Explain
Water potential is a concept that helps us understand the movement of water in plant
cells. It is determined by two main factors: solute potential and pressure potential.
Solute potential is the effect of solutes, such as ions or molecules dissolved in water,
on the movement of water molecules. Pressure potential, on the other hand, is the
physical pressure exerted on the water molecules.
Differences in water potential between different areas of a plant cell create a gradient
that drives water transport. Water will naturally move from an area of higher water
potential to an area of lower water potential. This movement occurs through a
process called osmosis.
In plant cells, water potential is affected by solute potential and pressure potential.
Solute potential is usually negative because solutes lower the water potential.
Therefore, the more solutes present in a cell, the lower its water potential. Pressure
potential can be positive or negative, depending on whether the cell is under tension
or compression.
When there is a difference in water potential between two areas of a plant cell, water
will move from the area of higher water potential to the area of lower water
potential. This movement helps maintain the turgor pressure in plant cells, which is
important for cell shape and support. It also facilitates the transport of nutrients.

Q2- Complete the following sentences

- 100% water's maximum potential is 0 megapascals (MPa).

- If you dissolve any substance in pure water, its water potential

decreases as it now contains less water molecules per unit volume
than 100% water.

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