Osmosis
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- Q1Which of the following is a correct definition of osmosis?The movement of water molecules from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration without a selectively permeable membrane.The movement of solute molecules from an area of high solute concentration to an area of low solute concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.The movement of water molecules from an area of high water potential to an area of low water potential through a partially permeable membrane.The movement of water molecules from an area of low water concentration to an area of high water concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.The movement of solute molecules from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.30s
- Q2What happens to a plant cell placed in a hypertonic solution?It remains unchanged.It bursts.It shrinks and loses turgidity.It shrinks and loses turgidity.It swells and gains turgidity.30s
- Q3What is the process by which water moves across a partially permeable membrane?DiffusionOsmosisOsmosisActive transportFacilitated diffusion30s
- Q4Which direction will water flow in osmosis if a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution?The direction is randomOut of the cellInto the cellNo change in water flowInto the cell30s
- Q5What type of solution has the same solute concentration as the inside of a cell?Hypotonic solutionNo solutionIsotonic solutionIsotonic solutionHypertonic solution30s
- Q6Which of the following is an example of osmosis in living organisms?The absorption of nutrients by the small intestine.Water movement in and out of plant cells.The exchange of gases in the lungs.The movement of blood cells through capillaries.Water movement in and out of plant cells.30s