Cell Transport Quiz (Simple Diffusion and Osmosis ONLY)

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
It expands
It shrinks
It stays the same
It bursts
Answer explanation
Think: HIPPOS!
- The outside solution has more water than solutes
- The cell dropped into the solution has more solutes than water.
- Water (going high to low) flows INTO the cell.
- The cell will expand (become huge like a hippo!) and burst
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to a cell in an isotonic solution?
It expands
It shrinks
It stays the same
It bursts
Answer explanation
Think: “I SO want to stay here!”
- With isotonic solutions, there is a proper balance of water and solutes. It’s the same osmotic pressure inside and outside of the cell.
- Isotonic solutions don’t cause fluid to shift inside or outside of the cell.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
It expands
It shrinks
It stays the same
It bursts
Answer explanation
Think: HYPER cells!
- The outside solution has more solutes than water.
- The cell itself has more water, less solutes.
- This difference will cause fluid to move OUT of the cell
- The cell will shrivel up!
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for a membrane that allows certain substances to pass through?
Semi-permeable
Selective
Permeable
Impermeable
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for a solution with a lower solute concentration than the cell?
Hypotonic
Isotonic
Hypertonic
Hyperosmotic
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for a solution with the same solute concentration as the cell?
Hypotonic
Isotonic
Hypertonic
Isoosmotic
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for a solution with a higher solute concentration than the cell?
Hypotonic
Isotonic
Hypertonic
Hyperosmotic
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