Function of The Cell Membrane Flashcards

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Isotonic - the concentration of solutes is DIFFERENT inside and outside the cell. Water moves equally in both direction

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False
The concentration of solutes is the SAME inside and outside the cell. Water moves equally in both directions

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Hypertonic - The solution has a ____ solute concentration than the cell. Water moves out and the cell ____

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Higher, shrinks

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Hypotonic - The solution has a ___ solute concentration than the cell. Water moves in and the cell ____

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Lower, expands/swell

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