Osmosis
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In which direction does water move during osmosis?
A
In both directions simultaneously
B
From an area of low water concentration to an area of high water concentration
C
It depends on the type of membrane
D
From an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration
Slide 6 - Quiz
What is the process by which water moves through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
A
Diffusion
B
Active transport
C
Osmosis
D
Facilitated diffusion
Slide 7 - Quiz
What type of solution causes a cell to shrink due to water leaving the cell through osmosis?
A
Hypertrophic
B
Hypertonic
C
Hypotonic
D
Isotonic
Slide 8 - Quiz
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the rate of osmosis?
A
Temperature
B
Thickness of the membrane
C
Surface area of the membrane
D
Concentration gradient
Slide 9 - Quiz
What will happen to a plant cell placed in a hypotonic solution?
A
It will burst
B
It will become turgid
C
It will shrink
D
No change will occur
