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Absolutely not. In the biological world, most processes strive towards equilibrium, though it hardly ever occurs.
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Cells are kept in what solution?
Cells must be kept in an isotonic solution.Isotonic means there is an equal concentration of solute both inside and outside of the cell.A hypertonic solution means that there is more solute in the solution compared to within the cell. Water will move out of the cell to reach an isotonic state, causing the cell to shrink. That is BAD.A hypotonic solution means that there is less solute in the solution compared to within the cell. Water will more into the cell to reach an isotonic state, causing the cell to swell and possibly burst or 'lyse'. That is also bad.That's why cells must be kept in an isotonic solution.
What is the difference between an isotonic solution and equilibrium?
equilibrium is reaching that state of equal concentration. isotonic is how you describe the cell that has equal concentration.
What does it mean when two solutions are isotonic?
When two solutions are isotonic it means that they have an equal amount of solute concentration. This state is referred to as dynamic equilibrium.
State one similarity between animal, plant and bacterial cells?
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What is a solution with the same concentration of water and solutes as inside a cell resulting in the cell retaining its normal shape because there is no net movement of water?
Isotonic solution.Common table salt when added to water is an example of a solute. For example, salt crystals (the solute) are the part of salt water (a solution) which has changed its state when added to water (the solvent).
Is saline plus bicarbonate a isotonic or hypertonic solution?
Sterility doesn't imply an isotonic, hypotonic, or hypertonic state. Pure water though is hypotonic, when compared to blood.
What is the state a substance is in when the concentration of the substance is the same on both sides of a cell membrane?
isotonic
Identify the organelles of both plant and animal cells?
list the organells of a plant cell of an animal cell and state the life function associated with each
What is the definition of animal action?
The definition of animal action is when animals are in movement. The term action means to move or the state of being active. Animals are almost always in the state of being active.
What is Equal movement of molecules called?
The equal movement of molecules would be describing an "isotonic" state, where concentration gradients are equal, and a state of equilibrium is created.
What is the state of animal?
what is the state animal
What is Missouri's state animal?
the mule is Missouri's state animal
