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Olin [163]
3 years ago
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What is homeostasis? How do cells use both diffusion and osmosis to help maintain homeostasis?

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arlik [135]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

Osmosis is the process cells use to move water molecules in and out of the cell through the cell membrane. When cells are put in different environments they will try to maintain an equilibrium with the water concentration outside the cell. Through osmosis the cell will lose or gain water molecules to become equal to the concentration in their environment.

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