cellular transport

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What is cellular transport?

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The process by which substances move in and out of cells.

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What does selectively permeable mean?

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A property of cell membranes that allows some substances to pass through while blocking others.

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What is diffusion?

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The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water through a semi-permeable membrane.

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What is a cell membrane?

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A protective barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What are proteins in the cell membrane?

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Molecules that help transport substances across the membrane and facilitate communication.

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What role do carbohydrates play in cellular transport?

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They serve as recognition sites on the cell membrane for signaling and communication.

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What is active transport?

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

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

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What is passive transport?

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The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy.

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What is endocytosis?

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The process by which cells take in substances by engulfing them in a membrane.