Passive Cell Transport

Front

Hypotonic solutions will cause cells to ________ water.

Back

gain

Front

When equilibrium is reached in diffusion, particles continue to ________.

Back

move

Front

Where is there a low concentration of dye?

Back

at the bottom of cup

Front

In diffusion, is energy required?

Back

No

Front

What is the main difference between osmosis and diffusion?

Back

Osmosis involves water, diffusion involves solutes.

Front

Define passive transport.

Back

The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

What is diffusion?

Back

The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

The cell will lose water and shrink.

Front

What is a concentration gradient?

Back

A difference in the concentration of a substance across a space.