3.4 Diffusion and Osmosis Flashcards

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Is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane without energy input from the cell.

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Passive transport

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How does the mechanism in a dam work?

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When a dam have a lot a water the door open and then the water go away.

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Is the movement of molecules in a fluid or gas from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.

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Diffusion

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Is the difference in the concentration of a substance from one location to another.

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Concentration gradient

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They move across a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration. This process is called:

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Osmosis

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A solution is__________ to a cell if it has the same concentration of dissolved particles as the cell.

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Isotonic

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A __________ solution has a higher concentration of dissolved particles than a cell.

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Hypertonic

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Is the diffusion of molecules across a membrane through transport proteins.

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Facilitated diffusion

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A _____________ solution has a lower concentration of dissolved particles than a cell.

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Hypotonic

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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.

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Isotonic solution

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Has more solutes than a cell. Overall, more water exits a cell in ___________________, causing the cell to shrivel or even die.

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Hypertonic solution

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Has fewer solutes than a cell. Overall, more water enters a cell in ________________, causing the cell to expand or even burst.

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Hypotonic solution

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