Unit 2 Diffusion Flashcards
If solution is isotonic,
-it’s osmolarity and water potential are the same
-water potential at equal concentration
If a solution is hypertonic,
-It’s osmolarity is high, and it’s water potential is low
-high solute
If a solution is hypotonic,
-It’s osmolarity is low, and it’s water potential is high
-low solute
What is osmosis?
The movement of water through a semi permeable membrane
In Osmosis, water travels…
water travels from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
Water has a tendency to move towards areas
where there is a higher solute concentration
Water Potential…
…can be used to measure the ability of water molecules to flow freely inside a given environment
What are the two types of endocytosis?
phagocytosis(solid) and pinocytosis(liquid)
Are Endocytosis and Exocytosis passive or active forms of transport?
Active, it requires energy to move large molecules across the cell membrane
Water potential equation:
water potential = pressure potential + solute potential