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What is passive transport?

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Passive transport is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the use of energy, following the concentration gradient.

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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

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In a hypotonic solution, such as distilled water, a cell will swell as water enters the cell due to osmosis.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, providing selective permeability.

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What is a phospholipid bilayer?

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A phospholipid bilayer is a double layer of phospholipids that makes up the cell membrane, with hydrophilic heads facing outward and hydrophobic tails facing inward.

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What is the purpose of flagella?

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Flagella are tail-like structures that help in the movement of cells.

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Define active transport.

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Active transport is the movement of molecules against their concentration gradient, from low to high concentration, requiring energy.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

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What is the role of proteins in the cell membrane?

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Proteins in the cell membrane assist in transport, act as receptors, and provide structural support.

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What is a hypotonic solution?

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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, leading to water entering the cell.

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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing water to leave the cell.