Water movement and cells

Front

What happens during equilibrium?

Back

Particles are moving into and out of the cell, but their concentrations remain the same.

Front

Water (H₂O) will move ____________ the cell.

Back

out of

Front

What is true about a solution that is concentrated?

Back

There is more solute than solvent.

Front

Which of the following is true about a dilute solution?

Back

It has more water solvent than solute.

Front

In which kind of SOLUTION is the concentration of solutes the same inside and outside of the cell?

Back

isotonic.

Front

Define osmosis.

Back

The movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

Front

What is a hypertonic solution?

Back

A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

Front

What is a hypotonic solution?

Back

A solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane in water movement?

Back

It acts as a barrier that regulates the movement of water and solutes in and out of the cell.

Front

What does it mean for a solution to be isotonic?

Back

The concentration of solutes is equal inside and outside the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.