Water Pressure That Develops in a Solution as a Result

question 6

Multiple Choice

Water pressure that develops in a solution as a result of osmosis is called

• A) a concentration gradient.
• B) equilibrium.
• C) osmotic pressure.
• D) tonicity.

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Definitions:

Dominant–Recessive Pattern

The interaction of a heterozygous pair of alleles in such a way that the phenotype reflects one allele (the dominant gene) more than the other (the recessive gene).

Additive Pattern

A situation or process where the effects of separate factors combine in a straightforward, cumulative manner.

Multifactorial Pattern

A pattern determined by many factors or causes that are often interrelated, especially used in the context of genetics or behavior analysis.

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.