5 Questions
What determines the water concentration in a solution?
Osmolarity
What is the net diffusion of water across a membrane called?
Osmosis
What is the pressure that must be applied to a solution to prevent net flow of water in response to an osmotic gradient called?
Osmotic pressure
What term is frequently misunderstood and defined in at least three different ways in a medical context?
Tonicity
What determines the total concentration of a solution?
Osmolarity
Test your knowledge of osmosis, osmolarity, and tonicity with this quiz. Explore the concept of water diffusion across membranes and the role of aquaporins. Perfect for students and anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of cellular biology and its relevance to cancer.
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