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Define osmosis in your own words.
Think about how water interacts with solutes.
What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
Consider where the water is moving.
What is osmosis?
Focus on the type of substance being moved.
True or False: Osmosis requires energy to occur.
Consider if energy is used in this process.
Design an experiment to test the effects of different concentrations of salt solutions on potato cells. What do you hypothesize will happen, and why?
Think about how the concentration gradient affects water movement.
Explain how osmosis is crucial in kidney function and fluid balance in the human body.
Consider the role of the kidneys in filtering blood.
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