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JIPMER Jipmer Medical Solved Paper-2004

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    The real forces responsible for the movement  of water from one cell to another cell is mainly:

    A)  osmotic pressure (OP)

    B)  turgor pressure (TP)

    C)  diffusion pressure deficit (DPD)

    D)  imbibition

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The net force with which water is drawn into a cell is equal to difference of OP and TP, known as diffusion pressure deficit or suction pressure. DPD of pure water is maximum (= 1236 atm) solvent moves from cell of low DPD to high DPD. DPD, or SP = OP - TP


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