Osmosis: Flashcards
1
Q
What is Osmosis?
A
The diffusion of water across A PARTIALLY PERMEABLE MEMBRANE from a HIGH concentration of WATER to a LOW concentration of water.
2
Q
What kind of solution is moved from and to during osmosis?
A
Move from DILUTE to CONCENTRATED solution
3
Q
Give an example of osmosis in plants?
A
Root hair cells , if the soil is moist or wet, will take up water by osmosis.