osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
All cells are surrounded by
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A cell membrane which is partially permeable
2
Q
water can move
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In and out of cells via osmosis
3
Q
osmosis is
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The diffusion of water molecules from a dilute solution (high concentration of water) to a more concentrated solution (low concentration of water) across a partially permeable membrane
4
Q
partially permeable means
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It allows small molecules like water through but not large molecules