Diffusions And Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is diffusion
A
It is the movement if particles from high concentration to low concentration until an equilibrium is reached
2
Q
What is osmosis
A
The net diffusion on water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from a solution with a high water potential to a low water potential
3
Q
Turgid
A
When a plant cell is full of water
4
Q
Flaccid
A
There is some water loss in the plant cell
5
Q
Isotonic
A
When the solution around the cell has the same water potential as the cell
6
Q
Scientific term for burst
A
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