Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
The net movement of water molecules across a partially permeable membrane from a high to low water potential
A
Osmosis
2
Q
A solution containing a small amount of solute
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Dilute
3
Q
A substance that can be dissolved
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Solute
4
Q
A plant cell that is gaining and losing water at the same rate (No net movement of water molecules)
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Flaccid
5
Q
A plant cell that has lost water
A
Plasmolyzed
6
Q
A plant cell that has gained water
A
Turgid
7
Q
Pressure exerted on a plant cell by water passing into the cell
A
Turgor pressure
