Homeostasis flashcard #2 review

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What is the main function of the cell wall?

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Supports and protects the cell.

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Does active transport require energy?

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False.

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What happens to a cell surrounded by a hypotonic solution?

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It swells.

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What kind of transport does not require energy?

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Passive transport.

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What macromolecules help to make the cell membrane?

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Proteins, Carbohydrates, Phospholipids - All of the above.

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What is homeostasis?

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The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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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 across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is the difference between active and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy; passive transport does not.