16. Isotonic external medium
0.0(0)
Studied by 0 people
Learn
Practice Test
Spaced Repetition
Match
FlashcardsCard Sorting
1/3
There's no tags or description
Looks like no tags are added yet.
Study Analytics
Name | Mastery | Learn | Test | Matching | Spaced |
|---|
No study sessions yet.
4 Terms
1
New cards
What does it mean if there is an isotonic external medium?
External medium has same WP as cell contents, so no net movement of water by osmosis
2
New cards
What are animal cells?
Naturally isotonic medium -> homeostasis maintains this to prevent water loss / gain
3
New cards
What are plant cells in isotonic mediums?
Have a pressure total of 0kPa and are flaccid
4
New cards
What 2 variables are impacted when plants have an isotonic meadium?
WP = Solute potential, when this occurs
Note 
Flashcards (68)