Which of the following type of solution has lower levels of solutes than the solution?
A.
Isotonic
B.
Hypertonic
C.
Hypotonic
D.
Anisotonic
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Hypotonic is the condition of the cell where the solute level is higher as compared to the solution. Due to the hypotonic condition water moves inside the cell from the surrounding.
Which of the following is NOT the component of water potential?
A.
Osmotic potential
B.
Pressure potential
C.
Gravitational potential
D.
Assimilation potential
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Water potential is the combination or sum of four component potential, i.e., gravitational potential, pressure potential, osmotic potential, and matric potential.