Cell Transport

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Movement of particles from high to low concentration.

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Passive Transport

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The concentration of water is higher in the soil than in plant root cells. Water moves into root cells of a plant by...

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Osmosis

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An animal cell placed in a hypertonic (salty) solution will

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Shrink - get smaller

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The cell membrane maintains...

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Homeostasis/Equilibrium

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Osmosis is a form of ______________.

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Passive Transport

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

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Active Transport

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Define diffusion.

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The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until equilibrium is reached.

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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A solution that has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

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The cell swells and may burst due to water entering the cell.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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To regulate what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.