osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
the movement of molecules from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration until the concentrations are equal on either side of the membrane
A
osmosis
2
Q
a solution with the same concentration of solutes both inside and outside the cell
A
isotonic solution
3
Q
a solution with a higher concentration of solutes on the outside of the cell
A
hypertonic solution
4
Q
a solution with a higher concentration of solutes on the inside of the cell
A
hypotonic solution
5
Q
which area does water diffuse into?
A
the more concentrated area
6
Q
the pressure required to stop diffusion of water through a membrane
A
osmotic pressure
7
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