When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, a. solute...

Name: Problem 5, Chapter 5: Biology
Uploaded: 2021-01-05T18:57:39-08:00
Duration: 2 min 53 s
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Description: When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, a. solute exits the cell to equalize the concentration on both sides of the membrane. b. water exits the cell toward the area of lower solute concentration. c. water exits the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration. d. there is no net movement of water or solute.

When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, a. solute exits the cell to equalize the concentration on both sides of the membrane. b. water exits the cell toward the area of lower solute concentration. c. water exits the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration. d. there is no net movement of water or solute.

When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution,
a. solute exits the cell to equalize the concentration on both sides of the membrane.
b. water exits the cell toward the area of lower solute concentration.
c. water exits the cell toward the area of higher solute concentration.
d. there is no net movement of water or solute.

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Key Concepts

Water Movement

Water movement, driven by osmotic gradients, is the flow of water from regions of high water concentration to regions of low water concentration. This natural movement is crucial for balancing the chemical potential differences across cell membranes.

Semipermeable Membrane

A semipermeable membrane is a barrier that allows certain small molecules, such as water, to pass through while restricting larger molecules or solutes. This selective permeability is essential for maintaining concentration gradients and the process of osmosis.

Hypertonic Solution

A hypertonic solution refers to a solution that has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell. When cells are in a hypertonic environment, the osmotic gradient causes water to move out of the cell, leading to cell shrinkage.

Osmosis

Osmosis is the process where water naturally moves across a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration (or lower solute concentration) to an area of lower water concentration (or higher solute concentration). This movement occurs to equalize solute concentrations on either side of the membrane.

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