Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is osmosis?
A
the passive movement of water molecules from high water potential to low water potential
2
Q
What is high water potential?
A
higher % of water molecules
low % solute
low solute concentration
hypo tonic - low concentration
3
Q
What is low water potential?
A
lower % water molecules
higher % solute
higher solute concentration
hypertonic
4
Q
What is water potential opposite to?
A
solute concentration
