membrane transport Flashcards
1
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what is osmosis?
A
a process by which the molecules of a solvent pass from a solution of lower concentration to a solution of higher concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.
2
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what hypertonic?
A
High solute concentration & low water concentration
3
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what is isotonic?
A
same solute concentration & water concentration
4
Q
what is hypotonic?
A
Low solute concentration & high water concentration
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