Diffusion and Osmosis

Front

What controls what enters and leaves a cell?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

Where is there a high concentration of water?

Back

In the vase

Front

What happens to an animal cell placed in a hypertonic solution?

Back

It shrinks - gets smaller

Front

When is there a high concentration of students at school?

Back

During 4th period.

Front

What is the diffusion of WATER called?

Back

Osmosis

Front

Define diffusion.

Back

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

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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 isotonic solution?

Back

A solution with the same concentration of solutes as another solution.