What is a hypertonic solution?
EOC Review- Unit 2- Membrane, Cell Tonicity and Cell Transport

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing water to move out of the cell, leading to cell shrinkage.
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What is a hypotonic solution?
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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing water to move into the cell, leading to cell swelling.
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What is an isotonic solution?
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An isotonic solution has the same concentration of solutes as the inside of the cell, resulting in no net movement of water into or out of the cell.
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What is passive transport?
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Passive transport is the movement of particles across a cell membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the use of energy.
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What is active transport?
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Active transport is the movement of particles across a cell membrane from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration, requiring energy.
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What role does energy play in active transport?
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Energy is required in active transport to move substances against their concentration gradient.
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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
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In a hypertonic solution, the cell loses water and shrinks due to the higher concentration of solutes outside the cell.
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