Explain the process of osmosis.

Explanation should include

a discussion on the diffusion of water molecules from an area of high to low concentration through a semi-permeable barrier such as the cell membrane
osmotic pressure and the results of different types of solutions (e.g., hypertonic, hypotonic, isotonic).

Process/Skill Questions:

What is a concentration gradient?
How does osmosis affect the life of a plant?
What is turgor pressure?
How does turgor pressure affect the outward appearance of a plant (turgid/flaccid)?
What is plasmolysis?
How can plasmolysis impact plant production?
How is osmosis used by cells?
What is the function of membranes in osmosis?
How do solute and solvent concentrations affect osmosis?
What is plasmolyzation?
How does saturation affect osmosis?
How are diffusion and osmosis different?