Question

The water potential and osmotic potential of pure
water are
(a) zero and zero (b) 100 and 100
(c) zero and 100 (d) 100 and zero

Answer 1

Answer:

a zero and zero

Explanation:

very pure , hence no solute, means 0 osmotic potential

Answer 2

The required "option (a) zero and zero" is correct.

Explanation:

Water potential is regard as the tendency of water to leave a system. Pure water has the highest possible water potential which is zero (0).

All solutions have a water potential lower than pure water.

The water potential and osmotic potential of pure  water are zero (0) and zero (0).

Thus, the required "option (a) zero and zero" is correct.