Chapter 5 (Campbell's Biology in Focus)

  • ==Isotonic environment== - conditions are the same inside and outside of the cell
  • ==Hypertonic== - a solution that is more concentrated
  • ==Hypotonic== - a solution that is less concentrate
  • In hypertonic or hypotonic environments, however, organisms that lack rigid cell walls must have other adaptations for ==osmoregulation==
    • Osmoregulation is the control of solute concentrations and water balance
  • Check your notes for more on Water potential, Solute Potential and Pressure Potential

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