Question

in what direction does water move across membrane s, up or down the concentrated gradient?
define isotonic? define hypertonic? define hypotonic?

Answer 1

Water moves from high - low concentration across the membrane (down) which is called osmosis.

Answer 2

i·so·ton·ic
ˌīsəˈtänik/Submit
adjectivePHYSIOLOGY
1.
(of muscle action) taking place with normal contraction.
2.
denoting or relating to a solution having the same osmotic pressure as some other solution, esp. one in a cell or a body fluid.

Answer 3

hy·po·ton·ic
ˌhīpəˈtänik/Submit
adjective
1.
having reduced pressure or tone, in particular.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Water moves from high - low concentration across the membrane (down) which is called osmosis.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

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