Cell Transport

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What is a selectively permeable membrane?

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A membrane that allows some substances to pass through while blocking others.

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What role does the cell membrane play in cell transport?

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The cell membrane allows certain substances, such as water, to enter and leave the cell.

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What is exocytosis?

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A process where a vesicle fuses with the cell membrane to release waste or substances out of the cell.

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Define active transport.

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The movement of particles from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration, requiring energy.

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Why is energy needed for active transport?

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Energy is needed because ions are moved against the concentration gradient.

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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, typically along the concentration gradient.

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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 concentration gradient?

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The difference in concentration of a substance between two areas.

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What is facilitated diffusion?

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A process where molecules pass through the cell membrane via special proteins, without energy.

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What is a vesicle?

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A small membrane-bound sac that transports substances within a cell.