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1. Introduction to Biology(140)
2. Chemistry(140)
3. Water(140)
4. Biomolecules(160)
5. Cell Components(180)
6. The Membrane(179)
7. Energy and Metabolism(200)
8. Respiration(200)
9. Photosynthesis(200)
10. Cell Signaling(80)
11. Cell Division(180)
12. Meiosis(160)
13. Mendelian Genetics(320)
14. DNA Synthesis(213)
15. Gene Expression(216)
16. Regulation of Expression(206)
17. Viruses(23)
- Viruses
  (23)
18. Biotechnology(199)
19. Genomics(22)
- Genomes
  (22)
20. Development(60)
21. Evolution(140)
22. Evolution of Populations(202)
23. Speciation(142)
24. History of Life on Earth(134)
25. Phylogeny(106)
26. Prokaryotes(138)
27. Protists(80)
28. Plants(80)
29. Fungi(40)
- Fungi
  (20)
- Fungi Reproduction
  (20)
30. Overview of Animals(20)
- Overview of Animals
  (20)
31. Invertebrates(80)
32. Vertebrates(66)
33. Plant Anatomy(60)
34. Vascular Plant Transport(26)
- Water Potential
  (26)
35. Soil(41)
- Soil and Nutrients
  (21)
- Nitrogen Fixation
  (20)
36. Plant Reproduction(40)
- Flowers
  (20)
- Seeds
  (20)
37. Plant Sensation and Response(62)
38. Animal Form and Function(60)
39. Digestive System(58)
- Digestion
  (38)
- Blood Sugar Homeostasis
  (20)
40. Circulatory System(65)
41. Immune System(72)
42. Osmoregulation and Excretion(35)
- Osmoregulation and Excretion
  (35)
43. Endocrine System(36)
- Endocrine System
  (36)
44. Animal Reproduction(39)
- Animal Reproduction
  (39)
45. Nervous System(44)
- Neurons and Action Potentials
  (24)
- Central and Peripheral Nervous System
  (20)
46. Sensory Systems(34)
- Sensory System
  (34)
47. Muscle Systems(31)
- Musculoskeletal System
  (31)
48. Ecology(223)
49. Animal Behavior(35)
- Animal Behavior
  (35)
50. Population Ecology(248)
51. Community Ecology(169)
52. Ecosystems(122)
53. Conservation Biology(57)
- Conservation Biology
  (57)

6. The Membrane

Osmosis

6. The Membrane

Osmosis: Videos & Practice Problems

Video Lessons Practice Worksheet

Osmosis Practice Problems

20 problems

1PRACTICE PROBLEM

Choose the incorrect statement from the below options.

Which of the following statements best describes the water potential of a cell when placed in a solution with a higher water potential?

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3PRACTICE PROBLEM

The cell membrane must be ____________ for osmosis to take place.

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4PRACTICE PROBLEM

If a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, what will happen to the cell?

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5PRACTICE PROBLEM

When you place a red blood cell in a hypotonic solution, you observe that it swells and bursts. However, when a mushroom is placed in a hypotonic solution, you observe that it swells and becomes mushy but does not burst. Which of the following can explain this result?

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6PRACTICE PROBLEM

What will be the consequence if a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution?

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7PRACTICE PROBLEM

Why do slugs and snails die when sprinkled with salt?

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8PRACTICE PROBLEM

Identify the type of solution in which a cell will lose water to the outside of the cell via osmosis.

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9PRACTICE PROBLEM

A cell is placed in a beaker containing a solution of simple sugars, glucose, fructose and sucrose. Which one of the following directions of passive movement of substances is incorrect? (Note plasma membrane is impermeable to disaccharides)

What is osmosis?

In a biological solution, which component is typically considered the solvent?

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12PRACTICE PROBLEM

If a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, what will be the net direction of water flow?