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