Diffusion through a Membrane State Lab

Front

What effect does an increase in temperature have on diffusion?

Back

It speeds up diffusion.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

Osmosis is the movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

Front

What organelle is only found in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

Why should a person never drink salty water?

Back

Because their cells would shrink.

Front

True or False: Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of greater concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Back

True.

Front

Define diffusion.

Back

Diffusion is the process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

Front

What is the primary function of a cell membrane?

Back

To regulate what enters and exits the cell.

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

The cell will shrink.

Front

What is a hypotonic solution?

Back

A solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis.