B1.7 Osmosis

Question 1

How does osmosis differs from diffusion?

Answer 1

Partially permeable cell membranes let water move across them, the water moves from a dilute solution to a concentrated solution

Question 2

How does osmosis work in animals?

Answer 2

If a cell uses up water in its chemical reactions, the cytoplasm becomes more concentrated. Animal cells can be damaged if the concentration outside of the cell changes dramatically