Active Transport Flashcards
1
Q
What is a concentrated solution
A
If a solution contains a lot of dissolved solute, we say it is
concentrated.
2
Q
What is a dilute solution
A
If a solution contains a small amount of dissolved solute then it is called a dilute solution
3
Q
What is crenation in animal cells? Why does it happen?
A
Crenation is the shrinking of cells and it happens when the surrounding solution hypertonic
4
Q
What is lysis in animal cells and why does this happen
A
This is when the cell burst because of it being surrounded by a dilute solution