Osmosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the WP of pure water?
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2
Q
What is the definition of osmosis?
A
The net passive diffusion of a water molecule across a selectively permeable membrane from high WP to low WP.
3
Q
What does hypotonic mean?
A
When the WP outside of the cell higher than inside
4
Q
What does hypertonic mean?
A
When the WP outside of the cell is lower than the inside
5
Q
What does isotonic mean?
A
When the WP outside and inside the cell are the same, so there is no net movement of water
6
Q
What is phagocytosis?
A
The uptake of solid material too large for diffusion.
7
Q
What is pinocytosis?
A
The uptake of liquid
