Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Osmosis is the process in which water moves across the semi-permeable membrane due to the concentration gradient. It is responsible for the short distance transport mechanisms across the plant cells. The underlying force for osmosis is the water potential, that is, the potential energy of the water.
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Study the following table and identify the
correct sequence of cell which shows the
path of water movement between them :
Osmotic potential Pressure potential
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A
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Solutes tend to diffuse from a region where they ar_____ concentrated to an adjacent region where they are_______ concentrated. a. more, less c. movement is independent b. less, more of concentration
A 500mL beaker is equally divided by a membrane permeable only to NaCl. Side A contains 250mL of a 1x10-6M of NaCl. Side B contains 250mL 1x10-12M of NaCl. In which direction will the NaCl diffuse?
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Diffuse Side A to Side B.
b.
Diffuse Side B to Side A.
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No diffusion will occur; it is already at equilibrium.
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