Cell transport Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is diffusion?
A
The movement of molecules from an area of high to low concentration
2
Q
What is osmosis?
A
Movement of solvent molecules through a semi-permeable membrane into a region of higher solute concentration
3
Q
Hypertonic
A
When there is a greater concentration of solute particles outside the membrane than inside
4
Q
Hypotonic
A
When there is a greater concentration of solute particles inside the membrane than outside
5
Q
Isotonic
A
There is no concentration difference
