Cells and cell transport

Front

What are the two main parts of a phospholipid?

Back

Hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.

Front

What is the best example of osmosis?

Back

Water moving through the cell membrane.

Front

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in the cell?

Back

Mitochondria.

Front

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

It modifies and packages molecules.

Front

What type of transport does not require energy?

Back

Passive transport.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

It regulates what enters and exits the cell.

Front

Define diffusion in the context of cell transport.

Back

The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Front

What is active transport?

Back

The movement of molecules against their concentration gradient, requiring energy.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

They are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the difference between endocytosis and exocytosis?

Back

Endocytosis is the process of taking materials into the cell, while exocytosis is the process of expelling materials from the cell.