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What is the process by which particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?
What is the process by which particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?
- Diffusion (correct)
- Hypertonicity
- Isotonicity
- Osmosis
Which term describes a solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution?
Which term describes a solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution?
- Osmotic
- Isotonic
- Hypotonic (correct)
- Hypertonic
If a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, what phenomenon would primarily occur regarding water movement?
If a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, what phenomenon would primarily occur regarding water movement?
- Solutes move into the cell
- Water moves into the cell
- Water moves out of the cell (correct)
- No net water movement
What process specifically involves the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?
What process specifically involves the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?
Which term describes two solutions with the same solute concentration?
Which term describes two solutions with the same solute concentration?
Flashcards
Diffusion
Diffusion
The movement of particles from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration.
Osmosis
Osmosis
The movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from a region of high water concentration to a region of low water concentration.
Hypertonic
Hypertonic
A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution. Water will move out of the cell.
Hypotonic
Hypotonic
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Isotonic
Isotonic
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Study Notes
Diffusion
- Particles in a solution move from higher concentration to lower concentration.
Osmosis
- Movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane.
Hypertonic Solutions
- Higher solute concentration than another solution.
Hypotonic Solutions
- Lower solute concentration than another solution.
Isotonic Solutions
- Same solute concentration as another solution.
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