B1 Osmosis in animal cells Flashcards
1
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Osmosis
A
The movement of water from from an area of high to low concentration through partially permeable membrane
2
Q
If the cell is Isotonic
A
Concentration of solutes in the solution outside the cell is THE SAME AS the internal concentration
3
Q
If the cell is Hypertonic (too concentrated)
A
Concentration of solutes in the solution outside the cell is HIGHER than the internal concentration
4
Q
If the cell is Hypotonic (too dilute)
A
Concentration of solutes in the solution outside the cell is LOWER than the internal concentration
5
Q
Too dilute
A
Cell will gain water by osmosis and will swell and may burst (hypotonic)
6
Q
Too concentrated
A
The cell will lose water by osmosis, will shrivel up and cannot survive (hypertonic)
