Questions and Answers
What happens to a cell placed in a hypotonic solution?
What is the condition of a cell in an isotonic solution?
What occurs when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution?
What term is used to describe the pressure created by the amount of water in a cell?
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Which of the following statements about osmosis is true?
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Study Notes
Osmosis and Cell Behavior
- Cells in a hypotonic solution gain water rapidly, resulting in swelling due to the influx of water molecules through the cell membrane.
- In a hypertonic solution, cells lose water, leading to shrinkage as water moves out of the cell to balance solute concentrations.
Isotonic Condition
- An isotonic solution is when internal and external solute concentrations are equal, causing no net movement of water into or out of the cell.
Hydrostatic Pressure
- The pressure generated by the water inside a cell is known as hydrostatic pressure, which plays a critical role in maintaining cell shape and function.
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Learn about the effects of hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic solutions on cells and the concepts of osmosis, hydrostatic pressure, and solute concentration.
