Hypertonic, Hypotonic, and Isotonic Solutions
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Hypertonic Solution
A solution in which the concentration of solute outside the cell is greater than the concentration of solute inside the cell.
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Hypotonic Solution
A solution in which the concentration of solute outside the cell is less than the concentration of solute inside the cell.
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Isotonic Solution
A solution in which the concentration of solute outside the cell is equal to the concentration of solute inside the cell.
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Osmosis
The diffusion of water across a semi-permeable membrane.
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Cation
A positively charged ion.
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Anion
A negatively charged ion.
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Plasmolysis
The process by which a cell shrivels as water leaves the cell.
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Cytolysis
The process by which a cell bursts due to excess water influx.
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Aquaporins
Membrane channels that facilitate the transport of water across the cell membrane.
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Hydration
The interaction of water molecules with solute ions, stabilizing them in solution.
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