Osmosis and Diffusion

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

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The cell will swell (get bigger).

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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

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What is a hypotonic solution?

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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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What is a selectively permeable membrane?

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A selectively permeable membrane allows certain substances to pass through while blocking others.

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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

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The cell will shrink (get smaller).

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What is an isotonic solution?

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An isotonic solution has the same concentration of solutes as another solution.

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What occurs when red blood cells are placed in a hypotonic solution?

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The red blood cells will swell and may burst.

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What role does the cell wall play in plant cells?

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The cell wall provides protection and structure in plant cells.