osmotic balance Flashcards
1
Q
what is isotonic?
A
when the concentration is the same both in and out of the cell.
2
Q
what is hypertonic?
A
when the outside of the cell has a higher concentration.
3
Q
what is hypotonic?
A
when the solute concentration is lower than the cell the solution
4
Q
what does it mean by ‘water is solvent’
A
other molecules (solutes) dissolve in water to create a solution
