3.3 - Cell Transport

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What is equilibrium?

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Equal amount of substance on either side of the membrane.

Front

Where is there the highest concentration of smoke in a grill scenario?

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Near the lid of the grill.

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If a blood cell is placed in a jar, where will the water go?

Back

Equally in & out.

Front

What process allows molecules to pass through a balloon when lemon juice is added?

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Diffusion.

Front

Which diagram best shows the end result of diffusion?

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Diagram J.

Front

What is diffusion?

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The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

What is a selectively permeable membrane?

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A membrane that allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

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The cell shrinks as water moves out of it.

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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

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The cell swells as water moves into it.