You want to calculate the relative water content of a sapling. You measure the fresh weight to be 11.95g, the turgid weight to be 12.5g, and the dry weight to be 11.5g. What is the RWC of this plant, and is it likely to live or die?
A. 100%; live
B. 55%; live
C. 45%; die
D. 45%; live
E. 55%; die
Answer: C
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