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What is the primary function of osmosis in cellular processes?
What is the primary function of osmosis in cellular processes?
What type of solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution separated by a selectively permeable membrane?
What type of solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution separated by a selectively permeable membrane?
What is the purpose of osmosis in the kidneys?
What is the purpose of osmosis in the kidneys?
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 an application of osmosis in food preservation?
What is an application of osmosis in food preservation?
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What factor increases the rate of osmosis?
What factor increases the rate of osmosis?
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What is the result of osmosis in an isotonic solution?
What is the result of osmosis in an isotonic solution?
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What is the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater using osmosis?
What is the process of removing salt and other impurities from seawater using osmosis?
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Osmosis
Definition
Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, resulting in equalization of solute concentrations on both sides of the membrane.
Types of Osmosis
- Isotonic: The concentration of solutes is equal on both sides of the membrane, resulting in no net movement of water molecules.
- Hypotonic: The concentration of solutes is lower on one side of the membrane, resulting in water molecules moving into the solution to dilute the solutes.
- Hypertonic: The concentration of solutes is higher on one side of the membrane, resulting in water molecules moving out of the solution to concentrate the solutes.
Importance of Osmosis
- Cellular Processes: Osmosis plays a crucial role in various cellular processes, such as maintaining cell shape, regulating cell volume, and facilitating nutrient uptake and waste removal.
- Biological Systems: Osmosis is essential for various biological systems, including the kidneys, where it helps remove waste and excess ions from the blood.
Osmosis in Real-World Applications
- Desalination: Osmosis is used in reverse osmosis to remove salt and other impurities from seawater, making it suitable for drinking.
- Dialysis: Osmosis is used in dialysis to remove waste products from the blood in patients with kidney failure.
- Food Preservation: Osmosis is used to preserve food by controlling the concentration of solutes, preventing bacterial growth and spoilage.
Factors Affecting Osmosis
- Concentration Gradient: The greater the concentration gradient, the faster the rate of osmosis.
- Surface Area: Increasing the surface area of the membrane increases the rate of osmosis.
- Temperature: Increasing the temperature increases the rate of osmosis.
Osmosis
Definition
- Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from high to low concentration, equalizing solute concentrations on both sides.
Types of Osmosis
- Isotonic: Equal solute concentrations on both sides, no net water movement.
- Hypotonic: Lower solute concentration on one side, water molecules move in to dilute solutes.
- Hypertonic: Higher solute concentration on one side, water molecules move out to concentrate solutes.
Importance of Osmosis
- Cellular Processes: Maintains cell shape, regulates cell volume, and facilitates nutrient uptake and waste removal.
- Biological Systems: Essential for kidney function, removing waste and excess ions from blood.
Osmosis in Real-World Applications
- Desalination: Reverse osmosis removes salt and impurities from seawater, making it drinkable.
- Dialysis: Osmosis removes waste products from blood in patients with kidney failure.
- Food Preservation: Controls solute concentration to prevent bacterial growth and spoilage.
Factors Affecting Osmosis
- Concentration Gradient: Greater gradient increases osmosis rate.
- Surface Area: Increasing membrane surface area increases osmosis rate.
- Temperature: Increasing temperature increases osmosis rate.
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Understand the concept of osmosis, types of osmosis, and how it affects solute concentrations. Learn about isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions.
