Chapter 13 - Diffusion And Osmosis Flashcards
1
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Selectively permeable membrane
A
Allows some but not all molecules to pass through
2
Q
Diffusion
A
The spreading out of molecules from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration
3
Q
Osmosis
A
The movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane from a region of high water concentration to a region of low water concentration
4
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Turgid/turgor pressure
A
The outward pressure of the cytoplasm and vacuole against the cell wall of a plant
