5 cell membrane/transport Flashcards
1
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cell membrane
A
is a fluid barrier that controls transport of molecules in/out of cell
2
Q
tonicity
A
is the ability of a solution surrounding a cell to cause that cell to lose/gain water
3
Q
osmosis in animal cells
A
hypertonic= water leaves, wrinkled
isotonic= water comes in & out, regular
hypotonic= water enters, swollen (will burst)
4
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Osmosis in plant cells
A
hypertonic= plasmolyzed, water leaves
isotonic= flaccid, water in & out
hypotonic= turgid/normal, water in