Homeostasis

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is osmosis?
Back
Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a semi-permeable membrane.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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