Diffusion and Osmosis Review

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Osmosis is the movement of _____ across a membrane.

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water

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Solutions are composed of __________.

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solutes and solvents

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Diffusion and Osmosis are examples of...

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Passive Transport

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Passive transport requires no...

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energy

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What is the definition of Selective Permeability?

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The ability of the cell membrane to allow some things to pass through while preventing other things from passing through.

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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 osmosis?

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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is a solvent?

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A substance that dissolves a solute, forming a solution.

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What is a solute?

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A substance that is dissolved in a solvent.

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What is the difference between active and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not.