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What is a hypotonic solution?

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A solution where the concentration of solutes is lower outside the cell than inside, causing water to enter the cell, potentially leading to swelling.

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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 until equilibrium is reached.

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What is active transport?

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The movement of substances across a cell membrane against their concentration gradient, requiring energy (ATP).

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What is passive transport?

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The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy, following the concentration gradient.

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What is osmosis?

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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 facilitated diffusion?

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

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What is the main function of phospholipids in the cell membrane?

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To form the basic structure of the cell membrane, providing a barrier and allowing for fluidity.

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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A solution where the concentration of solutes is higher outside the cell than inside, causing water to leave the cell, potentially leading to shrinkage.

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What is an isotonic solution?

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A solution where the concentration of solutes is equal inside and outside the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.

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What role do protein channels play in cell transport?

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They facilitate the movement of specific molecules across the cell membrane, especially during facilitated diffusion.