6.2 - Osmosis
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Practice Questions
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What is osmosis?
💡 Hint: Think about water and membranes.
What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
💡 Hint: Consider the direction of water movement.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Osmosis is defined as the movement of ___ through a semi-permeable membrane.
💡 Hint: Think about what osmosis primarily involves.
True or False: In a hypertonic solution, cells gain water.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how water moves related to concentration.
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If a plant cell is placed in a 5% salt solution, what will happen? Describe the osmotic processes involved.
💡 Hint: Consider the concentration gradient of water versus salt.
Explain how osmosis can affect the ability of a cell to perform photosynthesis.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of water in maintaining cell structure and function.
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