Cell Transport Practice

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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes outside the cell than inside, causing water to move out of the cell.

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What is a hypotonic solution?

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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes outside the cell than inside, causing water to move into the cell.

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What is an isotonic solution?

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An isotonic solution has equal concentrations of solutes inside and outside the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.

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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

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The cell will lose water and may shrivel due to the higher solute concentration outside.

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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

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The cell will gain water and may swell or even burst due to the lower solute concentration outside.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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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 role do cell membranes play in transport?

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Cell membranes regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What is the significance of solute concentration in cell transport?

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Solute concentration affects the direction of water movement and the overall health of the cell.

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How does a cell maintain homeostasis?

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A cell maintains homeostasis by regulating the movement of substances through its membrane, ensuring a stable internal environment.