Tonicity Throwback Review Biology 4th pd

Tonicity Throwback Review Biology 4th pd

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Science

9th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-LS1-3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is tonicity?

Back

Tonicity refers to the ability of a surrounding solution to cause a cell to gain or lose water.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define hypertonic solution.

Back

A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing water to move out of the cell.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define hypotonic solution.

Back

A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing water to move into the cell.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define isotonic solution.

Back

An isotonic solution has the same concentration of solutes as the inside of the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

The cell will lose water and may shrivel or crenate.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

Back

The cell will gain water and may swell or burst (lyse).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment within an organism.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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