Category: Biology

Reverse osmosis is a process applying pressure to force solvent molecules through a membrane for water purification.

Osmosis, essential for biological activity, aids in cell hydration, nutrient absorption, and kidney nephron function.

Osmosis generates osmotic pressure, a force usable to lift water in a tube, proportionate to solute concentration.

Osmosis in hypotonic environments causes plant cell vacuoles to expand, creating turgor pressure and preventing wilting.

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In hypertonic solutions, high outside solute concentration causes water to exit, shrinking the cell.

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In hypotonic solutions, lower outside solute concentration causes cell swelling and potential bursting due to osmosis.

An isotonic solution has equal solute concentration on both sides, causing no water movement.