Diffusion & Osmosis

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What is Selective Permeability?

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The ability of the cell membrane to allow some things to pass through while preventing other things from passing through.

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What is Osmosis?

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The diffusion of water through a semi-permeable membrane.

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What happens to a hypertonic cell?

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The concentration of solute is greater outside of the cell so water rushes out of the cell, causing it to shrink.

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What is the movement of water across a membrane called?

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Osmosis.

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Which structure in a plant cell prevents bursting in a hypotonic solution?

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Cell Wall.

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What is Diffusion?

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The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What is a Semi-Permeable Membrane?

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A membrane that allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.

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What is a Hypotonic Solution?

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

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What is a Hypertonic Solution?

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

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What is Isotonic Solution?

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A solution where the concentration of solute is the same inside and outside the cell.