Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is osmosis?
A
The diffusion of water molecules from an area of high concentration of water molecules to an area of low concentration of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane.
2
Q
A dilute solution of sugar has a…
A
High concentration of water and a low concentration of sugar
3
Q
A concentrated sugar solution has a…
A
Low concentration of water and a high concentration of sugar
4
Q
The cytoplasm in a cell contains…
A
A fairly concentrated solution of sugar and salts
