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What is the primary direction of water molecule movement during osmosis?
What is the primary direction of water molecule movement during osmosis?
What is the main characteristic that defines osmosis as a type of transport?
What is the main characteristic that defines osmosis as a type of transport?
What is the term for a solution where solute concentrations are equal on both sides of the membrane?
What is the term for a solution where solute concentrations are equal on both sides of the membrane?
What is the result of osmosis in a hypertonic solution?
What is the result of osmosis in a hypertonic solution?
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What is one of the real-world applications of osmosis?
What is one of the real-world applications of osmosis?
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What is the significance of osmosis in cellular functioning?
What is the significance of osmosis in cellular functioning?
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Osmosis as a Form of Passive Transport
Definition
- Osmosis: the movement of water molecules from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.
Characteristics of Osmosis
- Type of passive transport
- No energy expenditure required
- Movement of solvent molecules (water) across the membrane
- Equilibrium is reached when solute concentrations are equalized
Types of Osmosis
- Isotonic: solute concentrations are equal on both sides of the membrane
- Hypotonic: solute concentration is lower on one side of the membrane (water moves in)
- Hypertonic: solute concentration is higher on one side of the membrane (water moves out)
Importance of Osmosis
- Maintains cellular homeostasis
- Regulates cellular volume and shape
- Crucial for proper cellular functioning
Real-World Applications of Osmosis
- Desalination of seawater
- Dialysis in medical treatment
- Food preservation (e.g., pickling, canning)
Osmosis: Definition and Characteristics
- Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.
- It is a type of passive transport that does not require energy expenditure.
- Osmosis involves the movement of solvent molecules (water) across the membrane to equalize solute concentrations.
Types of Osmosis
- Isotonic: Solute concentrations are equal on both sides of the membrane, resulting in no net movement of water.
- Hypotonic: Solute concentration is lower on one side of the membrane, causing water to move in to dilute the solute.
- Hypertonic: Solute concentration is higher on one side of the membrane, causing water to move out to reduce the solute concentration.
Importance of Osmosis
- Osmosis maintains cellular homeostasis by regulating solute concentrations.
- It helps regulate cellular volume and shape by controlling the movement of water in and out of cells.
- Osmosis is crucial for proper cellular functioning, ensuring cells operate within optimal conditions.
Real-World Applications of Osmosis
- Osmosis is used in desalination of seawater to remove salt and other minerals.
- In medical treatment, osmosis is used in dialysis to remove waste products from the blood.
- Osmosis plays a key role in food preservation, such as pickling and canning, by controlling the movement of water and solutes.
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Learn about the characteristics and types of osmosis, a type of passive transport that involves the movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane.
