Active Cell Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
Osmosis
A
The diffusion of water molecules of a selective permeable barrier
2
Q
Diffusion
A
A net movement of substance from an area with high concentration to low concentration
3
Q
Factors that influence diffusion rate
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Distance
Electrical charge
Temperature
Concentration gradient
Molecule size
4
Q
Osmotic pressure
A
An indication to the force with which pure water moves into that solution as a result to solute concentrate
5
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Isotonic
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A solution
