Question

osmotic potential refers to
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Answer 1

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Explanation:

It is lowering of free energy of water in a system duet o the presence of solute particles.Osmotic potential is present whether the solution occurs in a confined system or an open system. The value is negative through it is numerically equal to osmotic pressure.

Answer 2

Answer:

The potential of water molecules to move from a hypotonic solution (more water, less solutes) to a hypertonic solution (less water, more solutes) across a semi permeable membrane.