347 Diffusion Through A Membrane

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is a specific type of diffusion that involves the movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is a cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a biological membrane that separates and protects the interior of all cells from the outside environment.

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What is the difference between salt water and fresh water in terms of osmosis?

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Salt water has a higher concentration of solutes compared to fresh water, which can lead to water moving out of cells placed in salt water, causing them to shrink.

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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A hypertonic solution is one that has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution, leading to water moving out of cells.

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What is a hypotonic solution?

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A hypotonic solution is one that has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution, leading to water moving into cells.

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What is an isotonic solution?

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