SOL review 6 - Cell Transport

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What is the most abundant molecule in the cells of the human body?

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Water

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What is transpiration in the water cycle?

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The process that releases water vapor from plants.

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What are proteins formed from?

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Monomers called amino acids.

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What type of solution causes no change in cell size?

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Isotonic solution.

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Which macromolecule functions in insulation in animal tissues?

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Lipids.

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Define cell transport.

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The movement of substances across the cell membrane.

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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.

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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

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What is a hypotonic solution?

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A solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution.