Osmosis is the movement of water particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, across a semi-permeable membrane.
its not homeostasis
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into the cell to create equilibrium. This process is known as osmosis. The direction of water movement is determined by the concentration gradient of water molecules between the inside and outside of the cell.
Cell membrane, specifically aquaporin proteins, regulate the movement of water into and out of the cell through a process called osmosis. These proteins create channels that selectively allow water molecules to pass through, maintaining proper water balance in the cell.
Selective permeability is the property that describes the plasma membrane's ability to regulate the movement of molecules into and out of the cell, allowing only certain substances to pass through while restricting others. This selective permeability is achieved through the presence of various proteins and lipid components in the membrane.
osmosis
its not homeostasis
The movement of water through a semipermeable membrane is called osmosis.
The movement of water through a semipermeable membrane is called osmosis.
Water molecules cross the cell membrane through a process called osmosis, which is driven by the concentration gradient of water inside and outside the cell. Aquaporin proteins on the cell membrane facilitate the movement of water molecules into and out of the cell.
osmosis
The movement of water through a semipermeable membrane is called osmosis.
If there was less H20 molecules in the cell than outside
into the cell to create equilibrium. This process is known as osmosis. The direction of water movement is determined by the concentration gradient of water molecules between the inside and outside of the cell.
The cell membrane and water are both involved in maintaining cell homeostasis. The cell membrane regulates the movement of molecules in and out of the cell, while water helps to transport nutrients and waste products within the cell. Together, they play crucial roles in ensuring the stability and functionality of the cell.
If the concentration of molecules is higher inside the cell compared to outside, water would move into the cell to dilute the higher concentration of molecules. This may cause the cell to swell or burst. If the concentration of molecules is higher outside the cell, water would move out of the cell causing it to shrink or shrivel. The movement of water is driven by osmosis, which aims to equalize the concentration of molecules inside and outside the cell.
its not diffusion at all, but i think you mean osmosis. it has nothing to do with water concentration so it is a completely distinct mechanism. osmosis works as the amount of free water decreases as the amount of solute increase. we refer to the proportion of water in this free state as Ψ (psi). solutions with a lower Ψ have more solutes in them and therefore water will travel across a partially permiable membrane down the Ψ gradent, until the amount of free water is the same. the maximum Ψ possible (for comletely pur water) is 0.