Section 1- Homostasis & Transport Flashcards
1
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diffusion
A
movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to lower concentration
2
Q
equilibrium
A
there is no longer a net movement in any direction
3
Q
osmosis
A
diffusion of water
4
Q
turgor pressure
A
pressure that water molecules exert against the cell cell in hypnotic solution
5
Q
passive diffusion
A
diffusion or movement that is accomplished without energy.
6
Q
substances that can pas through a cell membrane by diffusion
A
glucose
7
Q
the contractile vacuole of paramecium should be active when the paramecium is in a
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hypotonic environment
8
Q
when a human red blood cell is placed in a hypotonic environment it will undergo
A
cytolysis
9
Q
facilitated diffusion is often used to transport molecules that
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are not soluble in lipids
