Question
Differentiate between the following: Osmotic pressure and osmotic potential

Answer

Osmotic pressure and osmotic potential:
 
Osmotic pressure
 
Osmotic potential
1.
It is expressed in bars with a positive sign.
1.
It is expressed in bars with a negative sign.
2.
It is a positive pressure.
2.
It is a negative pressure.
3.
Its value increases with an increase in the concentration of solute particles.
3.
Its value decreases with an increase in the concentration of solute particles.

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