Cell Transport

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What is facilitated diffusion?

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Facilitated diffusion is a passive transport process that allows molecules to cross the cell membrane with the assistance of special proteins, moving from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the use of energy.

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What is active transport?

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Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, which requires energy, usually in the form of ATP.

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What role do protein pumps play in cell transport?

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Protein pumps are integral membrane proteins that use energy to transport ions and molecules against their concentration gradient, from low to high concentration.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration.

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How does the cell membrane maintain homeostasis?

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The cell membrane maintains homeostasis by controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell, ensuring that essential nutrients enter and waste products exit.

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What is the difference between passive and active transport?

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Passive transport does not require energy and moves substances from high to low concentration, while active transport requires energy to move substances from low to high concentration.

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What is a selectively permeable membrane?

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A selectively permeable membrane is a type of biological membrane that allows certain molecules or ions to pass through it by means of active or passive transport.

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the process by which molecules spread from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until they are evenly distributed.

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What is the significance of concentration gradients in cell transport?

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Concentration gradients are crucial in cell transport as they drive the movement of substances; molecules move from areas of high concentration to low concentration in passive transport.

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What is the function of channel proteins?

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Channel proteins facilitate the transport of specific substances across the cell membrane by providing a passageway for molecules to move through.