Exploring Diffusion and Osmosis in Cellular Transport

In a solution, what do we call the substance that is present in a larger amount?

• Solute

• Solvent

• Molecule

• Solution

What is the term for the substance that is dissolved in a solution?

• Solvent

• Solute

• Molecule

• Solution

What is the process called when particles move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Which term describes a solution with a high concentration of solute?

• Hypotonic

• Isotonic

• Equitonic

• Hypertonic

What do we call a solution with a low concentration of solute?

• Equitonic

• Isotonic

• Hypotonic

• Hypertonic

What is the term for the movement of water through a semi-permeable membrane?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Absorption

• Filtration

In osmosis, water moves from a _____ solution to a _____ solution.

• Hypotonic, Hypertonic

• Isotonic, Hypotonic

• Hypertonic, Hypotonic

• Isotonic, Hypertonic

What happens to the volume of a container if water continues to flow into it through osmosis?

• It fluctuates

• It increases

• It remains the same

• It decreases

What is the main driving force behind diffusion and osmosis?

• Volume

• Temperature

• Concentration gradient

• Pressure

What is the ultimate goal of diffusion and osmosis in a system?

• To increase concentration

• To decrease concentration

• To reach equilibrium

• To create a vacuum