What is the term for a solution where the concentration of solutes is equal inside and outside the cell?
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Isotonic solution
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to a cell placed in a hypotonic solution?
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The cell expands and may burst (lyse) due to water influx.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define hypotonic solution in relation to solute concentration.
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A hypotonic solution has a lower solute concentration outside the cell compared to inside.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the process called when particles move from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration?
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Active transport
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of transport uses energy to move substances against their concentration gradient?
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Active transport
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of membrane pumps in active transport?
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Membrane pumps use transport proteins to move molecules across the cell membrane.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the term for a solution with a higher solute concentration outside the cell?
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Hypertonic solution
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