Osmosis and solutions

Front

This egg has shrunk (gotten smaller), what type of solution was it placed in?

Back

hypertonic solution

Front

A HYPOTONIC solution has a ______________ concentration of solute (dissolved stuff) compared to inside the cell.

Back

lower

Front

If a cell is placed in a HYPOTONIC solution, water will move _________ of the cell, causing it to ___________.

Back

into, swell

Front

The arrows in this diagram of a cell in hypertonic solution show

Back

the direction water molecules will move

Front

The cell below is in a _____________ solution.

Back

Hypotonic

Front

What type of solution is this red blood cell in? Options: Isotonic, Hypertonic, Hypotonic

Back

Hypotonic

Front

What type of solution is this healthy looking red blood cell in? Options: Isotonic, Hypertonic, Hypotonic

Back

Isotonic

Front

The movement of water molecules out of a cell and into an environment with high salt concentration is

Back

osmosis

Front

Which type of molecules can diffuse across a cell membrane without using energy?

Back

H₂O, O₂, and CO₂

Front

Is it safe to drink salt water?

Back

No, you could die of dehydration.