Cellular Transport

Front

What is the term for when the concentration of particles inside a cell is the same as outside?

Back

Equilibrium

Front

What is the process called when water moves across a cell membrane from high to low concentration?

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Osmosis

Front

What type of transport requires energy to move materials from low to high concentration?

Back

Active transport

Front

What do all living things strive to maintain in their internal environment?

Back

Homeostasis

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

What does it mean for a cell membrane to be selectively permeable?

Back

It means only certain molecules are allowed in and out of cells.

Front

What is the process called when particles move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

Back

Diffusion

Front

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What is the difference between passive transport and active transport?

Back

Passive transport does not require energy, while active transport does.

Front

What is an example of a substance that moves through a cell membrane via osmosis?

Back

Water

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

It shrinks due to water moving out of the cell.