osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
Define Osmosis
A
Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration through a partially per-memable membrane
2
Q
Cells contain dilute solution of ions,..
A
Sugar, and amino acids
3
Q
Root hair cells. If the soil is wet or moist..
A
will also take up water by osmosis
4
Q
Plant cells have strong cellulose and what else?
A
Cell wall, outside the cell membrane
5
Q
The cell wall is permeable to all molecules and supports ..
A
the cell and stops it from bursting when it gains water by osmosis
6
Q
Do Animal cells also take in and lose water by osmosis?
A
Yes
7
Q
Red blood cells could
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Lose water and shrink, gain water, swell and burst into a more dilute solution