Biology
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Question
Addition of salts and other solutes from other cells into xylem sap, __________ the water potential of the xylem sap
A
Increases.
B
Lowers.
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C
Doesn't affect.
D
Maintains.
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A
Increases.
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B
Lowers.
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C
Doesn't affect.
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D
Maintains.
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Explanation
The addition of salts and other solutes into the xylem sap lowers its water potential, since dissolved solutes decrease the osmotic (solute) potential of a solution.