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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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How does water move during osmosis?

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Water moves from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

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The cell will gain water and swell.

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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 occurs when an egg is placed in pure water?

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The egg will gain water and swell.

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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

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The cell will lose water and shrink.

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What is the main difference between osmosis and diffusion?

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Osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water, while diffusion refers to the movement of any type of molecules.

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What is a concentration gradient?

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A difference in the concentration of a substance across a space.

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What is the role of energy in active transport?

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Active transport requires energy to move molecules against their concentration gradient.