Osmosis and Diffusion

Front

What regulates what enters and leaves a cell?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

What is the definition of Equilibrium?

Back

The state where molecules are equally concentrated (balanced) on both sides of the cell membrane.

Front

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

Back

It will shrink.

Front

What happens when salt is poured onto eggplant?

Back

Water will move out of the eggplant cells and the cells will shrink.

Front

Just like Coke is a type of soda, __________ is a type of ___________.

Back

osmosis, diffusion

Front

What is diffusion?

Back

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

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The movement of WATER molecules across the cell 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?

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

Front

What is isotonic solution?

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A solution where the concentration of solutes is equal on both sides of the cell membrane.