Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Water always flows from a cell having less negative potential to cell having more negative potential.
Statement II: Difference between water potential of adjacent cells decides the movement of water through plasmodesmata across the cells in plants.
In the light of above statements choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

• A. Both Statement I and statement II are correct.
• B. Both Statement I and statement II are incorrect.
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Hint:

Water moves down the water potential gradient, from higher (less negative) to lower (more negative).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept
Water potential of plant cells is usually negative. A less negative value means a higher water potential.

Step 2: Statement I
Water always moves down the water potential gradient, that is from the cell with less negative value to the cell with more negative value. So this statement is true.

Step 3: Statement II
Movement of water between cells, including through plasmodesmata, is decided by the water potential difference between neighbouring cells. So this statement is also true.

Final Answer:
Both statements are correct. \[ \boxed{\text{(A) }\text{Both Statement I and statement II are correct.}} \]