Chapter 5 Sections 1-2a Quiz

What is the goal of osmosis

moving water across the membrane to balance solute concentrations

What is an isotonic solution

solute concentrations are the same on both sides

What is a hypotonic solution

when the solution has a lower solute concentration

What is a hypertonic solution

when the solution has a higher solute concentration

Where will water go in an isotonic solution

water will exit/enter in equal amounts - plants will wilt, animal cells will thrive

Where will water go in a hypertonic solution

water will leave the cell causing membrane to shrink - plant will shrivel and pull away from cell wall, animal cells will die

Where will water go in a hypotonic solution

water will enter the cell causing membrane to fill with water - plants thrive, animal cells burst

What kinds of molecules can easily do simple diffusion

small/nonpolar