Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is osmosis
A
The diffusion of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from a high water potential to a low water potential
2
Q
No net movement of water
A
Isotonic
3
Q
Net movement of water out of the cell
A
Hypertonic
4
Q
Net movement of water into a cell
A
Hypotonic
5
Q
Factors affecting water potential
A
Water potential gradient
Thickness of exchange surface
Surface are
6
Q
Definition of water potential
A
The potential of water molecules to diffuse out of or into a set solution
