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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached.

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What happens to sugar molecules when pure water is added to a solution of 40% sugar and 60% water separated by a semipermeable membrane?

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Sugar molecules will move across the membrane until the concentrations are equal.

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Define osmosis.

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Osmosis is the movement of water through a partially permeable membrane from a dilute solution to a more concentrated solution.

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What is endocytosis?

Back

Endocytosis is a form of cellular transport where cells engulf substances from their external environment.

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Identify the three processes represented in a cell surface membrane diagram: Active transport, diffusion, and simple diffusion.

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1. Active transport: movement against the concentration gradient using energy. 2. Diffusion: movement of molecules from high to low concentration. 3. Simple diffusion: passive movement of small molecules through the membrane.

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What is the effect of placing a leaf palisade cell in a highly concentrated sugar solution?

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The cell will lose water and may become plasmolyzed, leading to a shriveled appearance.

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What is the role of a semipermeable membrane in cellular transport?

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A semipermeable membrane allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others, facilitating selective transport.

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Explain the difference between active transport and passive transport.

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Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not require energy and moves substances along their concentration gradient.

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What is the concentration gradient?

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The concentration gradient is the difference in concentration of a substance between two areas, which drives the movement of molecules.

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How does temperature affect the rate of diffusion?

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Higher temperatures increase the kinetic energy of molecules, leading to a faster rate of diffusion.