Homeostasis

Homeostasis

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Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a semi-permeable membrane.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do red blood cells burst in distilled water while onion cells do not?

Back

Red blood cells have only a cell membrane which does not protect them from bursting.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

Back

The cell will lyse/burst because it is placed in a hypotonic solution.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the outcome of diffusion regarding concentration?

Back

Eventually becomes balanced, creating equilibrium.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to fiddler crabs placed in tap water?

Back

The crabs will die if left in tap water, their cells will burst.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define hypertonic solution.

Back

A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define hypotonic solution.

Back

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

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