Cell structure and transport

Question 1

Which features of a plant root help absorb mineral ions

Answer 1

Root hairs have a larger surface area on the root to help absorb quicker.

Question 2

What does it mean if a percentage change is positive in a potato cell graph.

Answer 2

Positive means water left cells via osmosis.

Question 3

What does it mean if a percentage change is negative in a potato cell graph.

Answer 3

Negative means water moved out of cells.

Question 4

Hypertonic meaning

Answer 4

Solution is more concern than cell

Question 5

Hypotonic meaning

Answer 5

Cell is more concentrated than solution

Question 6

Word used to describe plant cells placed in a hypotonic solution.

Answer 6

Turgid

Question 7

Word used to describe plant cells placed in a hypertonic solution.

Answer 7

Plasmo

Question 8

Why do plant cells swell up

Answer 8

Water moves into cell via osmosis from high concentration to a low concentration via a partially permeable membrane. Cell membrane pushes against cell wall.