3.4 Diffusion and Osmosis Flashcards
Is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane without energy input from the cell.
Passive transport
How does the mechanism in a dam work?
When a dam have a lot a water the door open and then the water go away.
Is the movement of molecules in a fluid or gas from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.
Diffusion
Is the difference in the concentration of a substance from one location to another.
Concentration gradient
They move across a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration. This process is called:
Osmosis
A solution is__________ to a cell if it has the same concentration of dissolved particles as the cell.
Isotonic
A __________ solution has a higher concentration of dissolved particles than a cell.
Hypertonic
Is the diffusion of molecules across a membrane through transport proteins.
Facilitated diffusion
A _____________ solution has a lower concentration of dissolved particles than a cell.
Hypotonic
To a cell if it has the same concentration of solutes as the cell. Equal amounts of water enter and exit the cell, so its size stays constant.
Isotonic solution
Has more solutes than a cell. Overall, more water exits a cell in ___________________, causing the cell to shrivel or even die.
Hypertonic solution
Has fewer solutes than a cell. Overall, more water enters a cell in ________________, causing the cell to expand or even burst.
Hypotonic solution