Question

Define the following terms:

(b) Endosmosis

Answer 1

Endosmosis:

1. Endosmosis is the inward movement or diffusion of water molecules from a less solute concentration to a high solute concentration through a semipermeable membrane.
2. It is observed when a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution and as a result, the cell becomes swollen or fully distended.
3. It occurs when the surrounding solution has less concentration of solute as compared to that cytoplasm.