Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to animal cells when there is an excess or lack of water in the cell?
A
They can burst (swell) or shrink
2
Q
What happens to plant cells when there is an excess or lack of water in the cell?
A
They can become turgid or plasmolysed
3
Q
What is active transport?
A
It is the movement of molecules through the cell membrane from a low to high concentration (against the concentration gradient). This requires energy.
