K224 / K225 / 2027

Chapter 2 / 5 short lessons

Movement of substances

Predict diffusion and osmosis, explain changes in cells and make sense of tissue investigations.

G2 Combined Biology / K224 / K225 / 2027 syllabus

What do you think?

A potato piece gains mass in a dilute solution. What entered its cells?

Lessons

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01

Diffusion

Predict the net movement of particles from their concentration gradient.

About 4 min
About 4 min
02

Osmosis

Predict the net movement of water using water potential and membrane permeability.

About 4 min
About 4 min
03

Osmosis in plant and animal cells

Link water movement to changes in plant and animal cells.

About 5 min
About 5 min
04

Investigating osmosis

Calculate percentage mass change, interpret the evidence and plan a fair comparison.

About 6 min
About 6 min
05

Describe a trend and calculate a percentage change

Describe a trend with quoted figures and units, calculate percentage change to 3 significant figures with its sign, and deal with an anomalous result.

About 7 min
About 7 min
What you will be able to do
  • Use gradients to predict net movement.
  • Explain gas exchange and nutrient uptake by diffusion.
  • Explain and investigate osmosis in plant and animal tissues.

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