Osmosis Flashcards
1
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What is Osmosis
A
Diffusion is the movement of particles going from an area of high concentration to low concentration, down a concentration gradient.
2
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What is an isotonic solution
A
An isotonic solution is when the concentration of the solution is the same outside as it is inside.
3
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What is a hypertonic solution
A
This is when the concentration of the solution is higher outside the cell then it is inside the cell.
4
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What is a hypotonic solution
A
A hypotonic solution is when the concentration is lower outside the cell then it is inside the cell