Cell Transport Quiz (Simple Diffusion and Osmosis ONLY)

What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

• It expands

• It shrinks

• It stays the same

• It bursts

Answer explanation

Think: HIPPOS!

 

• - The outside solution has more water than solutes

• - The cell dropped into the solution has more solutes than water.

• - Water (going high to low) flows INTO the cell.

• - The cell will expand (become huge like a hippo!) and burst

What happens to a cell in an isotonic solution?

• It expands

• It shrinks

• It stays the same

• It bursts

Answer explanation

Think: “I SO want to stay here!”

 

• - With isotonic solutions, there is a proper balance of water and solutes. It’s the same osmotic pressure inside and outside of the cell.

• - Isotonic solutions don’t cause fluid to shift inside or outside of the cell.

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

• It expands

• It shrinks

• It stays the same

• It bursts

Answer explanation

Think: HYPER cells!

 

• - The outside solution has more solutes than water.

• - The cell itself has more water, less solutes.

• - This difference will cause fluid to move OUT of the cell

• - The cell will shrivel up!

What is the term for a membrane that allows certain substances to pass through?

• Semi-permeable

• Selective

• Permeable

• Impermeable

What is the term for a solution with a lower solute concentration than the cell?

• Hypotonic

• Isotonic

• Hypertonic

• Hyperosmotic

What is the term for a solution with the same solute concentration as the cell?

• Hypotonic

• Isotonic

• Hypertonic

• Isoosmotic

What is the term for a solution with a higher solute concentration than the cell?

• Hypotonic

• Isotonic

• Hypertonic

• Hyperosmotic

What is the process of water moving through a semipermeable membrane?

• Diffusion

• Osmosis

• Active transport

• Endocytosis

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

• It expands

• It shrinks

• It stays the same

• It bursts

What is the term for a solution with a higher solute concentration than the cell?

• Hypotonic

• Isotonic

• Hypertonic

• Hyperosmotic