Concentration Gradient (Unit 1) Flashcards
1
Q
What type of cell transport is referred to in terms of concentration gradient?
A
Osmosis
2
Q
Hypotonic definition?
A
Property of a solution that has a lower solute concentration than another solution causing swelling
3
Q
Hypertonic definition?
A
Property of a solution that has a higher solute concentration than another solution causing shrinking
4
Q
Isotonic definition?
A
Property of a solution that has the same solute concentration as another solution, no change in size/shape
