3.3 - Osmosis and Osmolarity Flashcards by X X | Brainscape

Q

Hypertonic Solution

A

Water moves out, cell shrivels

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Aquaporins

A

Channel for water entry into cells

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Concentration Gradient

A

Difference in solute concentration

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Example: Situation: Cell in Hypertonic Solution

A

Cell shrivels due to water loss

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Example: Situation: Cell in Hypotonic Solution

A

Result: Cell swells due to water gain

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Hypotonic Solution

A

Water moves in, cell swells

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Isotonic Solution

A

Even water movement, normal cell volume

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Osmolarity

A

Solute particles per liter in solution

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Osmolarity Equilibrium

A

Equal osmolarity inside and outside cell

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Osmosis

A

Diffusion of water

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Solute Effect

A

Water movement due to added solute

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly