Cell Membrane Transport

Front

What type of cells have membrane-bound organelles?

Back

Eukaryote

Front

What does hydrophilic mean?

Back

Water-loving

Front

If a cell with a 10% salt solution is placed in distilled water, what will happen?

Back

The solution inside the cell is hypertonic so the water moves into the cell.

Front

What is the term for cell 'eating'?

Back

Phagocytosis

Front

What type of transport involves the movement of materials into the cell?

Back

Endocytosis

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What is diffusion?

Back

The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane.

Front

What is the difference between passive and active transport?

Back

Passive transport does not require energy, while active transport does.

Front

What is exocytosis?

Back

The process of vesicles fusing with the cell membrane to release their contents outside the cell.