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The Cell Membrane and Passive Transport — Homework
Review the fluid mosaic model and the three types of passive transport before answering.
- 1.A cell is placed in a solution with a higher solute concentration than its own interior. Is this hypertonic, hypotonic, or isotonic relative to the cell?
- 2.In that hypertonic scenario, which direction will water move: into or out of the cell?
- 3.Explain why the cell membrane is called a "fluid mosaic" rather than a fixed, solid wall.
- 4.Explain the difference between simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion, with an example molecule for each.
- 5.Describe what happens to a red blood cell placed in a hypotonic solution, and explain why, using the word "osmosis."
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