Cell Transport

Front

What happens to an eggplant cell when salt is poured on it?

Back

Water will move out of the eggplant cells and the cells will shrink.

Front

What is the term for the process where cells use energy to transport materials across the cell membrane?

Back

Active transport

Front

What characterizes a hypotonic solution in relation to a cell?

Back

A hypotonic solution has a lower amount of solute compared to the cell.

Front

What is the process called that removes large quantities of toxins and waste from the cell?

Back

Exocytosis

Front

What happens to an animal cell placed in a hypertonic solution?

Back

The cell will shrink.

Front

Define diffusion.

Back

Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

What is facilitated diffusion?

Back

Facilitated diffusion is the process of passive transport of molecules across a cell membrane via specific transmembrane integral proteins.

Front

What is a hypertonic solution?

Back

A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solute compared to the cell.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane in transport?

Back

The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.