Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
osmosis
A
the net movement of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from a region of higher water concentration to a region of lower water concentration
2
Q
water concentration
A
the amount of water, as compared to other molecules, like sugars or salts, that are dissolved in the water
3
Q
In living organisms, the partially permeable membrane is usually the ___________
A
cell membrane
4
Q
What would happen to red blood cells if they were placed in pure water?
A
They would gain water and swell
