Diffusion and Osmosis

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the movement of molecules down the concentration gradient as a result of their random movement
diffusion
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a...membrane allows some molecules to cross easily
partially permeable
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the net movement of water molecules from a region of high water potential to a region of low water potential
osmosis
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When plant cells are full of water they are...
turgid
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this prevents plant cell from bursting
cell wall
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When animal cells are placed in solution and become shrivelled
Hypertonic
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When animal cells are placed in solution and lyse/burst
Hypotonic
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When animal cells are placed in solution and remain normal
Isotonic
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a...membrane allows some molecules to cross easily

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partially permeable

Card 3

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the net movement of water molecules from a region of high water potential to a region of low water potential

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Card 4

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When plant cells are full of water they are...

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Card 5

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this prevents plant cell from bursting

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