4.3 Osmosis Flashcards

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Define osmosis.

A

The passage of water from a region of higher WATER POTENTIAL to a region of lower WATER POTENTIAL through a semi-permeable membrane.

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What is the water potential of pure water?

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0

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The more negative the value of water potential, the _____ the water potential.

A

Lower

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