Diffusion and Osmosis Review

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What is the substance in which a solute is dissolved?

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Solvent

Front

What type of transport requires no energy?

Back

Passive transport

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What is the substance being dissolved in a solution?

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Solute

Front

What regulates what enters and leaves a cell?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

What is the definition of Equilibrium?

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The state where molecules are equally concentrated (balanced) on both sides of the cell membrane.

Front

What is the process called when molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

Back

Diffusion

Front

What is the term for the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?

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Osmosis

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What is the main difference between diffusion and osmosis?

Back

Diffusion involves the movement of solutes, while osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water.

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

The cell will lose water and shrink.

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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

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The cell will gain water and may swell or burst.