Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
What do water molecules move across in osmosis?
A
A partially permeable membrane
2
Q
What is a partially permeable membrane?
A
A membrane with tiny holes for small molecules to move through
3
Q
What does tissue fluid contain?
A
Water with oxygen and glucose
4
Q
What experiment can you do to prove osmosis?
A
Potato slices in a jar
5
Q
What is osmosis?
A
Movement of water molecules from a high to a low concentration
6
Q
If the fluid inside a cell is concentrated, where will water move?
A
Into the cell
7
Q
If the fluid inside a cell is dilute, where will water move?
A
Out of the cell
