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Osmosis

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Osmosis

Osmosis refers to the transport of water molecules in and out of cells, to allow organisms to function.

In this lesson we will look at osmosis, which is a type of transport.

What do you think is transported during osmosis?

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Take a look at the beaker to the left in the picture. What is different between the left- and right-hand side of the beaker?

A) The amount of water B) The concentration C) The volume

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Now look at both beakers. What has happened over time?

A) Water moved B) Particles in the solution moved C) Water and particles moved

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Concentrated vs. diluted solution

When there are more particles in the same amount of water, we say that is a concentrated solution. When there are fewer particles in the same amount of water, we say that is a diluted solution.

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How did the water move?

A) From concentrated solution to diluted solution B) From diluted solution to concentrated solution

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In osmosis...

water moved from a more diluted solution to a more concentrated solution, which then dilutes the more concentrated solution some.

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When will water move as a result of osmosis?

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Osmosis happens when diffusion can't happen. If cells can't move one way, water moves the other way instead to balance the concentration. Why might diffusion sometimes be impossible?

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Osmosis is the movement of water through a partially permeable membrane when there is a difference in concentration between the areas on either side of the membrane. Water will move from a diluted solution to a concentrated solution.

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Sometimes, cells experience a concentration difference with the outside.

This can lead to osmosis.

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In A, a cell is in a concentrated solution (compared to the inside of the cell). How will water move as a result of osmosis?

A) Into the cell B) Out of the cell C) Water will not move

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If water moves out of the cell, what will happen to the cell?

A) Nothing B) It will swell C) It will shrink

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In B, a cell is in a dilute solution (compared to the inside of the cell). How will water move as a result of osmosis?

A) Into the cell B) Out of the cell C) Water will not move

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If water moves into the cell, what will happen to the cell?

A) Nothing B) It will swell C) It will shrink

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If a cell is placed in a solution with the same concentration as inside the cell, what will happen?

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If cells are in a concentrated solution, water moves out of the cells, and the cells shrink. If cells are in a dilute solution, water moves into the cells, and the cells swell.