Researchers conducting a study of leaf cell structure observe water beading up on the surface of a leaf.They conclude that the water in the leaf cells has

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Water beading up on the surface of a leaf indicates that the water potential in the leaf cells is higher (or less negative) than the water potential in the air surrounding the leaf. This is because water moves from higher water potential to lower water potential. The high water potential in the leaf cells is likely due to the presence of solutes that decrease the water potential inside the cell compared to the outside environment.

Researchers Conducting a Study of Leaf Cell Structure Observe Water