Osmosis
What is the process by which solvent molecules move from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration through a semi-permeable membrane?
Osmosis
Which of the following is a necessary component for osmosis to occur?
Semi-permeable membrane
In which direction does water move during osmosis?
From high concentration to low concentration
What happens to a red blood cell when placed in a hypertonic solution?
It shrinks
Which of the following solutions has a higher solute concentration compared to a cell?
Hypertonic
What role does a plant cell wall play in relation to osmosis?
It provides structural support during osmotic pressure changes
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of osmosis?
Color of the solvent
What determines the direction of osmosis in a biological system?
The relative concentrations of solute and solvent
What is the term used to describe a solution that has the same solute concentration as a cell?
Isotonic
Which of the following structures in a cell helps regulate osmotic pressure?
Cell membrane