is a specific type of diffusion; it is the passage of water from a region of higher water concentration through a semi-permeable membrane to a region of water concentration. Water moves in or out of a until its concentration is the same on both sides of the cell membrane. A cell in a pure water solution (hypotonic solution) would be expected to in volume due to the net flow of .
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Blank 1: Osmosis
Blank 2: Higher
Blank 3: Semi-permeable membrane
Blank 4: Equilibrium
Blank 5: Water
Blank 1: Osmosis
Blank 2: Lower
Blank 3: Cell
Blank 4: Increase
Blank 5: Water
Blank 1: Osmosis
Blank 2: Lower
Blank 3: Cell
Blank 4: Increase
Blank 5: Water
To determine the correct answers for the blanks, we need to understand the process described in the question.
1. The passage of water from a region of higher water concentration through a semi-permeable membrane to a region of lower water concentration is called osmosis. So, the answer for Blank 1 is "Osmosis."
2. Since osmosis refers to the movement of water from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, water will naturally move towards a region with a lower concentration of solutes. Therefore, the answer for Blank 2 is "Lower."
3. The question states that water moves in or out of a "cell" until its concentration is the same on both sides of the cell membrane. This indicates that the movement is occurring across the cell membrane. Therefore, the answer for Blank 3 is "Cell."
4. A cell in a pure water solution (hypotonic solution) would be expected to increase in volume due to the net flow of water. This means that water is moving into the cell, causing it to expand. So, the answer for Blank 4 is "Increase."
5. Finally, since osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water, the answer for Blank 5 is "Water."
Therefore, the completed passage is:
Osmosis is a specific type of diffusion; it is the passage of water from a region of higher water concentration through a semi-permeable membrane to a region of lower water concentration. Water moves in or out of a cell until its concentration is the same on both sides of the cell membrane. A cell in a pure water solution (hypotonic solution) would be expected to increase in volume due to the net flow of water.