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Immune system: Immune system and osmosis

Immune system: Immune system and osmosis

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Biology

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a plant cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

In a hypertonic solution, a plant cell will lose water and undergo plasmolysis, causing it to shrink.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a solvent?

Back

A solvent is a substance in which a solute is dissolved to form a solution.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is equilibrium in the context of molecular movement?

Back

Equilibrium is the state reached when molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until their concentrations are equal.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What occurs when a cell is placed in pure water?

Back

When a cell is placed in pure water, water will enter the cell, potentially causing it to swell.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define diffusion.

Back

Diffusion is the process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is cytolysis?

Back

Cytolysis is the bursting of a cell due to excessive water intake, often occurring in a hypotonic solution.

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