Biochemistry
Which of the following best defines osmosis?
What is the role of a semipermeable membrane in osmosis?
If a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, in which direction will water move?
What is the likely outcome for an animal cell placed in a hypertonic solution?
A red blood cell is placed in a solution with a higher solute concentration than its cytoplasm. What will happen to the cell?
How does the tonicity of a solution determine the direction of water movement?
How does turgor pressure benefit plant cells in hypotonic environments?