What is the function of the cell membrane?
Cell Membrane and Transport

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell, providing protection and support.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define facilitated diffusion.
Back
Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport that uses channel or carrier proteins to help move substances across the cell membrane without energy.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are channel proteins?
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Channel proteins are integral membrane proteins that form pores in the cell membrane, allowing specific molecules to pass through.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does hypotonic mean in relation to cell solutions?
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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing water to enter the cell and potentially leading to swelling.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between hydrophobic and hydrophilic substances?
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Hydrophobic substances repel water and do not mix with it, while hydrophilic substances are attracted to water and can dissolve in it.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is passive transport?
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Passive transport is the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy, relying on concentration gradients.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Explain the role of carrier proteins in facilitated diffusion.
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Carrier proteins bind to specific molecules and change shape to transport them across the cell membrane.
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