Movement of Substances across a Plasma Membrane
Osmosis process happens in everyday life and its application has contributed greatly in food preservation. Thanks to osmosis, pickles and jams can be stored for a long period of time. High amount of salt and sugar act as natural preservatives for the food. The hypertonic solution is not optimal for bacterial growth. Bacteria cells easily lose water and are killed by dehydration.
Rehydration
Liposomes
Reverse Osmosis
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