Cell Transport

Front

What are the main macromolecules that make up the cell membrane?

Back

Lipids

Front

What is the process called when molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

Back

Diffusion

Front

What mechanism do bacteria use to pump out antibiotics from their cells?

Back

Active transport

Front

What happens to the water movement when a blood cell is placed in an isotonic solution?

Back

Water moves equally in and out of the cell.

Front

What is the term for the movement of perfume spreading throughout a room?

Back

Diffusion

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To regulate what enters and exits the cell.

Front

What is the difference between passive transport and active transport?

Back

Passive transport does not require energy, while active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

What is a hypertonic solution?

Back

A solution that has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

Front

What is a hypotonic solution?

Back

A solution that has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution.