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What characterizes the process of diffusion?
What characterizes the process of diffusion?
- It can only occur in solid substances.
- It is a passive process dependent on kinetic energy. (correct)
- It involves movement from lower to higher concentration.
- It requires energy input to function.
What is the independent variable in the osmosis experiment?
What is the independent variable in the osmosis experiment?
- Temperature of the water bath
- Mass of the potato cylinders
- Length of the potato cylinders
- Concentration of salt or sucrose solution in mol dm3 (correct)
Which substance can freely diffuse across the cell membrane?
Which substance can freely diffuse across the cell membrane?
- Urea
- Glucose
- Oxygen (correct)
- Starch
How does temperature affect the rate of diffusion?
How does temperature affect the rate of diffusion?
What does a positive percentage change in mass indicate about the potato?
What does a positive percentage change in mass indicate about the potato?
Why is it important to control the temperature during the osmosis experiment?
Why is it important to control the temperature during the osmosis experiment?
What is the primary driving force for the movement of substances during diffusion?
What is the primary driving force for the movement of substances during diffusion?
What does 'partially permeable' mean in relation to cell membranes?
What does 'partially permeable' mean in relation to cell membranes?
What does it mean when the results lie below 0 on the X-axis?
What does it mean when the results lie below 0 on the X-axis?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a substance leaving a cell by diffusion?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a substance leaving a cell by diffusion?
What calculation is made following the measurements of mass and length for the potato cylinders?
What calculation is made following the measurements of mass and length for the potato cylinders?
Why is it important for oxygen to diffuse into cells?
Why is it important for oxygen to diffuse into cells?
During which process does carbon dioxide diffuse into photosynthesizing cells?
During which process does carbon dioxide diffuse into photosynthesizing cells?
What is the primary movement responsible for the exchange of substances across the cell membrane?
What is the primary movement responsible for the exchange of substances across the cell membrane?
Which of the following substances can diffuse across the cell membrane?
Which of the following substances can diffuse across the cell membrane?
What characterizes the cell membrane's permeability?
What characterizes the cell membrane's permeability?
Which of the following processes do NOT require cellular energy?
Which of the following processes do NOT require cellular energy?
What is a significant factor that determines how freely substances can diffuse in and out of a cell?
What is a significant factor that determines how freely substances can diffuse in and out of a cell?
Which of the following is an example of diffusion in living organisms?
Which of the following is an example of diffusion in living organisms?
What happens to the rate of diffusion when the surface area available for exchange increases?
What happens to the rate of diffusion when the surface area available for exchange increases?
During diffusion, how does the movement of molecules primarily occur?
During diffusion, how does the movement of molecules primarily occur?
In the context of diffusion, what does 'net movement' refer to?
In the context of diffusion, what does 'net movement' refer to?
What is the mechanism through which water moves across cell membranes?
What is the mechanism through which water moves across cell membranes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of unicellular organisms regarding substance exchange?
Which of the following is a characteristic of unicellular organisms regarding substance exchange?
What type of substances typically cannot diffuse across cell membranes?
What type of substances typically cannot diffuse across cell membranes?
What experimental procedure can be used to investigate the effects of concentration on substance movement?
What experimental procedure can be used to investigate the effects of concentration on substance movement?
What does a negative percentage change in mass indicate about the potato's interaction with the surrounding solution?
What does a negative percentage change in mass indicate about the potato's interaction with the surrounding solution?
Which of the following is NOT a control variable in the osmosis experiment?
Which of the following is NOT a control variable in the osmosis experiment?
What is suggested when the results of the osmosis experiment lie above 0 on the X-axis?
What is suggested when the results of the osmosis experiment lie above 0 on the X-axis?
During the osmosis experiment, what measurement should be taken after the potato has been submerged?
During the osmosis experiment, what measurement should be taken after the potato has been submerged?
What impact does an increase in the concentration of the surrounding solution have on the potato?
What impact does an increase in the concentration of the surrounding solution have on the potato?
What defines diffusion in the context of substance exchange?
What defines diffusion in the context of substance exchange?
Which of the following substances typically cannot diffuse across the cell membrane?
Which of the following substances typically cannot diffuse across the cell membrane?
Which factor directly influences the rate of diffusion in living organisms?
Which factor directly influences the rate of diffusion in living organisms?
How does the concentration gradient affect the diffusion process?
How does the concentration gradient affect the diffusion process?
Which of the following describes the nature of the cell membrane in relation to diffusion?
Which of the following describes the nature of the cell membrane in relation to diffusion?
Which example illustrates the process of diffusion effectively?
Which example illustrates the process of diffusion effectively?
In which situation would diffusion be ineffective for substance transport?
In which situation would diffusion be ineffective for substance transport?
What is the role of diffusion in cellular respiration?
What is the role of diffusion in cellular respiration?
What primarily drives the movement of particles during diffusion?
What primarily drives the movement of particles during diffusion?
What is a consequence of a larger organism having a smaller surface area to volume ratio?
What is a consequence of a larger organism having a smaller surface area to volume ratio?
Which of the following substances is likely unable to diffuse through the cell membrane?
Which of the following substances is likely unable to diffuse through the cell membrane?
How do temperature changes affect the movement of particles in diffusion?
How do temperature changes affect the movement of particles in diffusion?
What happens to the concentration gradient when substances diffuse out of a cell?
What happens to the concentration gradient when substances diffuse out of a cell?
Why is diffusion considered a passive process?
Why is diffusion considered a passive process?
What type of movement allows unicellular organisms to exchange materials with their environment?
What type of movement allows unicellular organisms to exchange materials with their environment?
In diffusion, what does maintaining a concentration gradient enable?
In diffusion, what does maintaining a concentration gradient enable?
During aerobic respiration, carbon dioxide produced must diffuse out of cells. What drives this process?
During aerobic respiration, carbon dioxide produced must diffuse out of cells. What drives this process?
How do living cells regulate the substances that can pass through their membranes?
How do living cells regulate the substances that can pass through their membranes?
What role does the cell membrane play in the process of diffusion?
What role does the cell membrane play in the process of diffusion?
What is observed when particles diffuse from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?
What is observed when particles diffuse from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?
Which factor is NOT a determinant of the rate of diffusion?
Which factor is NOT a determinant of the rate of diffusion?
In an osmosis experiment using potato slices, what measurement is crucial for understanding water movement?
In an osmosis experiment using potato slices, what measurement is crucial for understanding water movement?
Flashcards
Diffusion
Diffusion
The spreading of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
Concentration Gradient
Concentration Gradient
The difference in concentration levels between two areas.
Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane
A barrier around a cell, controlling what enters and leaves.
Passive Transport
Passive Transport
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Partially Permeable Membrane
Partially Permeable Membrane
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Oxygen diffusion
Oxygen diffusion
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Carbon Dioxide diffusion (out)
Carbon Dioxide diffusion (out)
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Diffusion in cells
Diffusion in cells
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Osmosis Experiment
Osmosis Experiment
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Independent Variable
Independent Variable
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Dependent Variable
Dependent Variable
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Control Variables
Control Variables
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Positive Change in Mass
Positive Change in Mass
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What is diffusion?
What is diffusion?
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Passive or Active?
Passive or Active?
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Diffusion & Temperature
Diffusion & Temperature
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Cell Membrane Role
Cell Membrane Role
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Why is diffusion important for cells?
Why is diffusion important for cells?
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Oxygen diffusion example
Oxygen diffusion example
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Carbon dioxide diffusion example
Carbon dioxide diffusion example
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Surface Area to Volume Ratio
Surface Area to Volume Ratio
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Surface Area and Unicellular Organisms
Surface Area and Unicellular Organisms
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Larger Organisms and Surface Area
Larger Organisms and Surface Area
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Concentration Gradient & Diffusion
Concentration Gradient & Diffusion
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What happens if the gradient changes?
What happens if the gradient changes?
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Osmosis aim
Osmosis aim
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Osmosis procedure
Osmosis procedure
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Diffusion: Passive or Active?
Diffusion: Passive or Active?
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Temperature & Diffusion
Temperature & Diffusion
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What does diffusion need for movement?
What does diffusion need for movement?
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How does temperature affect diffusion?
How does temperature affect diffusion?
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Why do larger organisms need specialized systems?
Why do larger organisms need specialized systems?
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Osmosis experiment aim
Osmosis experiment aim
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Osmosis procedure steps
Osmosis procedure steps
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Independent variable in osmosis experiment
Independent variable in osmosis experiment
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Dependent variable in osmosis experiment
Dependent variable in osmosis experiment
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Control variables in osmosis experiment
Control variables in osmosis experiment
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Positive change in mass in the osmosis experiment
Positive change in mass in the osmosis experiment
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Osmosis in Potato
Osmosis in Potato
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Analyzing Osmosis Results
Analyzing Osmosis Results
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Study Notes
Diffusion
- Diffusion is the spreading of particles from a high concentration area to a low concentration area. This happens in solutions and gases.
- Particles are constantly moving randomly. A net movement occurs when there are more particles in one area.
- Diffusion is a passive process, dependent on particle kinetic energy. Higher temperatures lead to faster diffusion.
- Cell membranes are partially permeable, allowing some substances to pass through while blocking others.
- Oxygen and carbon dioxide diffuse readily across cell membranes, while larger molecules like starch do not.
- Diffusion is vital for gas exchange (e.g., oxygen into cells, carbon dioxide out).
- Waste products (like urea) also leave cells via diffusion.
Diffusion Factors
- The rate of diffusion depends on several factors:
- Surface area: A larger surface area increases the rate of exchange.
- Volume: A larger volume requires a greater surface area to maintain an adequate exchange rate.
- Concentration gradient: A steeper gradient leads to faster diffusion.
Surface Area to Volume Ratio
- Unicellular organisms have a large surface area relative to their volume, allowing sufficient exchange via diffusion.
- Larger organisms need specialized surfaces and transport systems to compensate for lower surface area to volume ratios.
- Cells need materials to exchange with the environment.
Osmosis
- Osmosis is the net movement of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from a high water potential to a low water potential area.
- The rate of osmosis depends on the concentration difference of solutes on either side of the membrane, temperature, and time.
- Experimentation should control these factors.
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Explore the principles of diffusion, including how particles move from areas of high concentration to low concentration. Understand the factors that influence the rate of diffusion and its importance in biological processes like gas exchange and waste removal. This quiz covers key concepts related to cell membranes and the movement of substances.
