B1 : Cell Structure and Transport (1.7 and 8) - Osmosis

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  • Created on: 10-10-16 22:14
Osmosis is the movement of water through a...
Partially permeable membrane
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A dilute sugar solution has a .... concentration of water
High
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If the concentration is the same, it is
isotonic
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If the outer concentration of solutes is higher than inside, it is
hypertonic
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If the outer concentration of solutes is lower than inside, it is
hypotonic
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Why do plants rely on osmosis?
To support their stems and leaves
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When pressure is so high that water cannot physically enter a cell
turgid
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When turgor no longer supports the cells, they are
flaccid
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When the cell membrane pulls away from the cell wall, a cell is...
plasmolysed
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