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Water Movement across a cell membrane is called Osmosis. And it is dependent on the concentration of ions on each side of the cell membrane. If the concentration is higher on the inside of the cell water rushes in to dilute the ion concentration and get it to equal the outside concentration of ions and this is called hypotonic. If the concentration is higher outside the cell water will rush out of the cell to help dilute the concentration outside the cell and get the two concentrations to become equal and is called hypertonic. If the concentration is equal in both outside and inside the cell there will be no water movement and is called isotonic. Osmosis
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Do water molecules passively enter and leave cells through the plasma membrane?
Yes, water molecules can passively enter and leave cells through the plasma membrane via a process called osmosis. Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration to maintain equilibrium.
The absorption of water by the guard cells causes the pores to?
open, allowing for gas exchange like carbon dioxide to enter and oxygen to exit. This process is essential for photosynthesis and regulating plant water loss through transpiration.
Which protist causes red tide?
dinoflagellates tint the sea water to a reddish color.
What mechanism causes the stoma to open when the guard cells are on good conditions?
when water flows the guard cells swell up and open and when the guard cells shrink the stomatal pore closes. During sunlight hours, K+ (potassium) ions enter the guard cells, causing a drop in their water potential. Sugar produced via photosynthesis also decreases water potential. Water is then taken in through osmosis. Guard cells swell up and become turgid - stomas open. At night, K+ ions leave the guard cells, causing an increase in water potential. Water leaves the plant. Guard cells then become flaccid, straighten up and the stoma closes. This way, the amount of water escaping from the leaf is controlled.
What causes Legionnaire's disease?
Legionnaire's disease is caused by inhaling small droplets of water contaminated with Legionella bacteria. These bacteria thrive in warm water environments like air conditioning systems, hot tubs, and plumbing systems. The disease is not spread from person to person.
What process cause the water to enter or leave the cell?
the process that causes the water to enter and leave the cell is diffusion
What process causes water to leave the ocean and enter the air?
Evaporation.
What effect does isotonic solution have on the liver?
Considering osmosis- If a hypertonic solution causes water molecules to leave a liver, and a hypotonic solution causes water molecules to enter a liver, an isotonic solution water molecules would neither enter, nor leave a cell. I hope this helped :)
When a person is dehydrated does water enter or leave the cell?
The water leaves the cell.
What process causes water to or leave cell?
diffusion
What causes water to enter lymphatic capillaries?
it's pollarity
What is the process causes water from the surface of the ocean to enter the atmosohere as water vapor?
Evaporation
Can aquaman leave the water?
Yes, Aquaman can leave the water. He has superhuman strength, endurance, and the ability to breathe both underwater and on land. Aquaman is a skilled fighter and can survive in a variety of environments.
What part of a cell allows food and water to enter and waste to leave?
vaclouse
What effect does isotonic solution have on an egg?
Considering osmosis- If a hypertonic solution causes water molecules to leave an egg, and a hypotonic solution causes water molecules to enter a egg, an isotonic solution (where inside the egg and outside the egg the solute concentration is equal) water molecules would neither enter, nor leave a cell. I hope this helped :)
What are three types of solutions that affect osmosis in a cell?
Hypotonic solution: Causes water to enter the cell, potentially leading to cell swelling or bursting. Hypertonic solution: Causes water to leave the cell, which can lead to cell shrinking or dehydration. Isotonic solution: Has the same concentration of solutes as the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.
How is a tea bag an example of permeability?
Only the water can enter into the bag and leave the bag, the tea leaves can not leave the bag.
