Which Plant's Potassium Transporters Have Greater Affinity for Potassium?

[hy23]

Homework Statement

One plant species grows on soil with low concentration in potassium and a similar species is adapted to growing on soil with high concentration in potassium. In their root cells, potassium transporters move potassium into the cell. THe potassium transporters of which plant (the one adapted to low [K+] or high [K+]) has greater affinity for potassium?

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The Attempt at a Solution

I would say the one adapted to low concentrations of potassium because it's harder to take in substrates when they are in low concentration, but the plant still needs the substrates so the protein has to adapt to have greater affinity.

 

[nate808]

This allows for more efficient uptake of potassium and ensures the survival of the plant in an environment with limited resources.