Amount by which water potential is reduced due to presence of solute is called

A. Solute potential

B. Matric potential

C. Pressure potential

D. None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The amount by which water potential is reduced due to the presence of solute is called Solute potential.
Solute potential (Ψ_s), also called osmotic potential, is negative in a plant cell and zero in distilled water. Solutes reduce water potential by consuming some of the potential energy available in the water.
Solute potential (Ψ_s) decreases with increasing solute concentration; a decrease in Ψ_s causes a decrease in the total water potential.