Passive Transport Review

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Osmosis is the diffusion of ______________ molecules.

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water

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Passive Transport means

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No energy is used

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Diffusion can be used in...

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Plants and Animals

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Which of the following is NOT a type of passive transport?

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endocytosis

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What does “high concentration area” mean?

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Tightly packed together

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What is diffusion?

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

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What is facilitated diffusion?

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A type of passive transport that uses protein channels to help move molecules across the membrane.

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What is the main difference between passive and active transport?

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Passive transport does not require energy, while active transport does.

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What role do cell membranes play in passive transport?

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Cell membranes are selectively permeable, allowing certain molecules to pass while blocking others.

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What is an example of osmosis in plants?

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Roots absorbing water from the soil.