Overview
Cellular osmosis is a vital process that allows water to move across cell membranes, ensuring that cells maintain their shape and function. This movement is driven by differences in solute concentration, which can lead to various effects on cells, such as turgor pressure in plants. Turgor pressure i...
Key Terms
Example: Water moving into a plant cell.
Example: A fully hydrated plant standing upright.
Example: Salt in saltwater.
Example: Saltwater is hypertonic to freshwater.
Example: Freshwater is hypotonic to saltwater.
Example: Two solutions with the same salt concentration.
Related Topics
Diffusion
The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration.
intermediateCell Membrane Structure
Understanding the components and functions of the cell membrane.
intermediatePlant Physiology
Study of how plants function, including water transport and nutrient uptake.
advancedKey Concepts
OsmosisTurgor PressureCell MembraneSolute Concentration