osmosis - PAG 8.1 Flashcards
1
Q
what is osmosis ?
A
the movement of water from a high water potential to a low water potential through a partially permeable membrane
2
Q
what water potential value is pure water ?
A
0 kPa
3
Q
what happens to plant and animal cells when they are put into hypertonic /isotonic and hypotonic solutions ?
A
draw diagrams find on wall :)
4
Q
what does water potential describe ?
A
- water’s ability to move
5
Q
what happens to the water potential once water is added ?
A
has a negative value
6
Q
what does more solute mean in terms of water potential ?
A
- more negative water potential
7
Q
what happens to an animal cell when placed in a hypotonic solution ?
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