Compared to plants from other environments, the cells of many desert plants contain high concentrations of solutes. This helps them survive in their arid surroundings because the high solute concentrations create relatively ________, which help reduce water loss.

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High concentrations of solutes in the cells of desert plants create relatively low solute potentials. This is a mechanism that helps reduce water loss by making the internal environment of the plant cells more conducive to retaining water, as water moves from areas of higher water potential to areas of lower water potential.

Compared to Plants from Other Environments, the Cells of Many