Importance of osmosis in livings things Practice exercise 1

Describe how osmosis is taking place in this setup and why it is important for the plant’s survival. (1 mark)

Describe how osmosis is taking place in this setup and why it is important for the plant’s survival. (1 mark)

Describe how osmosis is taking place in this setup and why it is important for the plant’s survival. (1 mark)

Describe how osmosis is taking place in this setup and why it is important for the plant’s survival. (1 mark)

Describe the role of osmosis in controlling the amount of water in the human body. (1 mark)

Describe the role of osmosis in controlling the amount of water in the human body. (1 mark)

Describe the importance of osmosis in controlling the amount of water in the human body. (1 mark)

Describe the importance of osmosis in controlling the amount of water in the human body. (1 mark)

The diagram below shows two animal cells. One is placed in distilled water and the other in salty water. Describe what happens to each cell through osmosis and explain why it is important for animal cells to maintain a water balance. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows two animal cells. One is placed in distilled water and the other in salty water. Describe what happens to each cell through osmosis and explain why it is important for animal cells to maintain a water balance. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows two animal cells. One is placed in distilled water and the other in salty water. Describe what happens to each cell through osmosis and explain why it is important for animal cells to maintain a water balance. (2 marks)

Explain how osmosis helps plants absorb water from the soil. Use your knowledge of root hair cells to support your answer. (1 mark)

Explain how osmosis helps plants absorb water from the soil. Use your knowledge of root hair cells to support your answer. (1 mark)

Why is osmosis important in maintaining the shape and firmness of plant leaves and stems? Explain what would happen to a plant if it could not carry out osmosis properly. (2 marks)

Why is osmosis important in maintaining the shape and firmness of plant leaves and stems? Explain what would happen to a plant if it could not carry out osmosis properly. (2 marks)

A farmer notices that during a drought, his plants begin to wilt. Using your understanding of osmosis, explain why the plants lose their firmness and what role osmosis plays in preventing wilting. (2 marks)

A farmer notices that during a drought, his plants begin to wilt. Using your understanding of osmosis, explain why the plants lose their firmness and what role osmosis plays in preventing wilting. (2 marks)

A farmer notices that during a drought, his plants begin to wilt. Using your understanding of the importance of osmosis in living things, explain why the plants lose their firmness and what role osmosis plays in preventing wilting. (2 marks)

A farmer notices that during a drought, his plants begin to wilt. Using your understanding of the importance of osmosis in living things, explain why the plants lose their firmness and what role osmosis plays in preventing wilting. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows two animal cells. Cell A is placed in pure water, and Cell B is in a concentrated sugar solution. Describe what happens to each cell and explain how osmosis affects animal cells in such conditions. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows two animal cells. Cell A is placed in pure water, and Cell B is in a concentrated sugar solution. Describe what happens to each cell and explain how osmosis affects animal cells in such conditions. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows two animal cells. Cell A is placed in pure water, and Cell B is in a concentrated sugar solution. Describe what happens to each cell and explain the importance of osmosis in these conditions. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows two animal cells. Cell A is placed in pure water, and Cell B is in a concentrated sugar solution. Describe what happens to each cell and explain the importance of osmosis in these conditions. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows two animal cells. Cell A is placed in pure water, and Cell B is in a concentrated sugar solution. Describe what happens to each cell and explain the importance of osmosis in these conditions. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows two animal cells. Cell A is placed in pure water, and Cell B is in a concentrated sugar solution. Describe what happens to each cell and explain the importance of osmosis in these conditions. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows two animal cells. Cell A is placed in pure water, and Cell B is in a concentrated sugar solution. Describe what happens to each cell and explain the importance of osmosis in these conditions. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows two animal cells. Cell A is placed in pure water, and Cell B is in a concentrated sugar solution. Describe what happens to each cell and explain the importance of osmosis in these conditions. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows water moving from the soil into a root hair cell. Explain the process shown and describe its importance to the plant’s survival. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows water moving from the soil into a root hair cell. Explain the process shown and describe its importance to the plant’s survival. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows water moving from the soil into a root hair cell. Explain the process shown and describe its importance to the plant’s survival. (2 marks)

Why is osmosis considered important for maintaining water balance in the human body, especially in cells such as those in the kidneys and intestines? (2 marks)

In an experiment, two leaves are placed—one in plain water and another in salty water. After a few hours, one leaf becomes limp. Identify which leaf becomes limp and explain the role of osmosis in this situation. (2 marks)

In an experiment, two leaves are placed—one in plain water and another in salty water. After a few hours, one leaf becomes limp. Identify which leaf becomes limp and explain the role of osmosis in this situation. (2 marks)

In an experiment, two leaves are placed—one in plain water and another in salty water. After a few hours, one leaf becomes limp. Identify which leaf becomes limp and explain the importance of osmosis in this situation.  (2 marks)

In an experiment, two leaves are placed—one in plain water and another in salty water. After a few hours, one leaf becomes limp. Identify which leaf becomes limp and explain the importance of osmosis in this situation.  (2 marks)