What happens to an animal cell when it is placed in a hypertonic solution?
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The animal cell will shrink due to the loss of water.
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Define a hypertonic solution.
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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, leading to water moving out of the cell.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the process called when molecules move against a concentration gradient?
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Active transport.
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What is osmosis?
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Osmosis is the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define a hypotonic solution.
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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, leading to water moving into the cell.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary function of active transport in cells?
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To move molecules from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration, against the concentration gradient.
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How does osmosis differ from diffusion?
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Osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water, while diffusion refers to the movement of any type of molecules.
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