4.3 Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
If x is hypertonic to y what are x’s properties?
A
X has a higher solute concentration but a lower water concentration
2
Q
If x is isotonic to y what are x’s properties?
A
X is equal in solute concentration to Y
3
Q
If x is hypotonic to y what are x’s properties?
A
X has a lower solute concentration than y but a higher water concentration
4
Q
What is a plasmolyzed cell?
A
A shrivelled cell that has not lost its shape
5
Q
What is a flaccid cell?
A
A cell on the brink of bursting but has not lost its shape
6
Q
What property of a cell prevents a cell from bursting or becoming flaccid?
A
The cell wall
