Cell Membrane + Transport

Front

The movement of large particles OUTSIDE the cell is known as __________.

Back

Exocytosis

Front

Movement of water from high to low concentration. No energy required.

Back

Osmosis

Front

The movement of large particles INSIDE the cell, that used ATP, is known as ______________.

Back

Endocytosis

Front

To be ________ means that it FEARS water.

Back

Hydrophobic

Front

The area where the arrow is pointing in the cell membrane, is known as it being _______

Back

Hydrophilic

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What does it mean for a membrane to be semi-permeable?

Back

It allows certain substances to pass while blocking others.

Front

Define facilitated diffusion.

Back

The process of passive transport of molecules across a cell membrane via specific transmembrane proteins.

Front

What is the role of proteins in the cell membrane?

Back

Proteins help transport substances, act as receptors, and provide structural support.

Front

What is the difference between active and passive transport?

Back

Active transport requires energy (ATP) to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not.