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The cell membrane does not move during osmosis. Osmosis is defined as "the net movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane following a concentration gradient."

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How does the movement of water affect plant cells?

Cells are affected by the movement of water by the diffusion of water that goes in and out of the cell will tell you how it functions.


How does length and width of a potato affect osmosis and also how does the mass of the potato affect osmosis?

If a potato has a larger surface are:volume ratio, it will be affected by osmosis more quickly that a potato with a smaller surface are:volume ratio. Presumably a potato with a larger mass will have a smaller SA:Vol ratio, and as such will be less affected.


What causes cells to lose water?

Cells can lose water through processes such as osmosis, where water moves from an area of higher concentration inside the cell to an area of lower concentration outside the cell. Other factors that can cause cells to lose water include evaporation, improper hydration, or certain medical conditions such as diarrhea or excessive sweating.


What is the bursting of red blood cells due to osmosis?

The bursting of red blood cells due to osmosis is known as hemolysis. This occurs when red blood cells are placed in a hypotonic solution, causing water to enter the cells and swell them until they burst. Hemolysis can happen if the concentration of solutes inside the cell is higher than the concentration outside.


Do large cells and small cell carry out diffusion and osmosis at rate?

Yes, large cells and small cells both carry out diffusion and osmosis, but the rates can differ. Smaller cells generally have a higher surface area-to-volume ratio, allowing for more efficient and faster diffusion and osmosis compared to larger cells. As cells increase in size, the volume grows faster than the surface area, which can slow down these processes. Therefore, smaller cells typically exchange materials more rapidly than larger cells.

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How does the movement of water affect plant cells?

Cells are affected by the movement of water by the diffusion of water that goes in and out of the cell will tell you how it functions.


How do sea animal be affected by osmosis?

Cause osmosis is a water condition.


Why is osmosis important to cell function?

Osmosis is important to cell functions because it keeps the cell alive


What are 2 examples of osmosis?

Osmosis in plant cells. (water moves into plant cells by osmosis). Osmosis in animal cells. (water also diffuses in and out of animal cells by osmosis). Hope this answers your question.


What is a sentence using the word osmosis?

Water moves by the process of osmosis in and out of cells.


How does water pass into cells?

osmosis


Can plant cells undergo osmosis?

no


What is the diffusion of water into and out of the cells?

osmosis


How do red blood cells use osmosis to perform their job?

they don't use osmosis


Does osmosis occur in dead cells?

if the membrane is intact and there is a change of concentration of solut or solvent, osmosis should happen.


A salmon moves from a saltwater ocean to a freshwater river. What takes place in the salmon's cells as it moves?

The cells fill with water because of the movement of water by osmosis. (APEX)


Why is osmosis so important to cells?

Osmosis is essential for maintaining the balance of water and solutes inside and outside of cells. It allows cells to take in essential nutrients and remove waste products. Without osmosis, cells would not be able to regulate their internal environment and would not survive.