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Question
The most appropriate characteristic of a semipermeable membrane is that
Options
it has minute pores
it has no pores
it allows the solute to pass through but not the solvent
it allows a solvent to pass through freely but prevents the passage of the solute
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Solution
it allows a solvent to pass through freely but prevents the passage of the solute
RELATED QUESTIONS
The bending movements of certain flowers towards the sun and the sleep movements of certain plants at night are examples of ______.
Define the following:
Diffusion
Define the term:
Plasmolysis
Distinguish between the following:
Hypotonic and Hypertonic solutions
Mention whether the following statement is true (T) or false (F) and give explanation in support of your answer.
Plasmolysis is reverse of deplasmolysis.
A plant cell kept in a drop of water was examined under the low power magnification of a microscope, as shown:
(i) What would you do to bring this cell back to its original condition?
(ii) What scientific term is used for such condition?
(iii) Draw the same cell if it is kept in a strong sugar solution.
Mention, if the following statement is True or False. If false rewrite the wrong statement in its correct form:
Cells that have lost their water content are said to be deplasmolysed.
Multiple Choice Question:
Marine fish when thrown under tap water bursts because of:
Explain the term:
Diffusion
Explain the term:
Plasmolysis
