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Flashcard 4 Practice (not the actual flashcard questions)

Flashcard 4 Practice (not the actual flashcard questions)

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Biology

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a hypertonic solution?

Back

A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution, leading to water moving out of cells placed in this solution.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define passive transport.

Back

Passive transport is the movement of particles across a cell membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the use of energy.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is active transport?

Back

Active transport is the movement of particles against their concentration gradient, from low to high concentration, requiring energy (ATP).

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

In a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the cell, causing it to shrink.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

Back

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) serves as the primary energy carrier in cells, providing energy for various cellular functions.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is denaturation in enzymes?

Back

Denaturation is the process where an enzyme loses its three-dimensional structure, rendering it inactive.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between isotonic, hypertonic, and hypotonic solutions?

Back

Isotonic solutions have equal solute concentrations, hypertonic solutions have higher solute concentrations, and hypotonic solutions have lower solute concentrations compared to another solution.

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