passive and active transport

Front

In passive transport, molecules move from an area of __________ concentration to an area of __________ concentration.

Back

high, low

Front

Where is there a low concentration of dye?

Back

at the bottom of cup

Front

When the concentration of molecules on both sides of a membrane is the SAME, the solution is __________.

Back

isotonic

Front

The diffusion of water across a membrane is called __________.

Back

osmosis

Front

If a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, what will happen?

Back

Water will move out of the cell causing it to shrink.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

What is the main difference between active and passive transport?

Back

Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

Define hypertonic solution.

Back

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

Front

Define hypotonic solution.

Back

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

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

Back

Water moves into the cell, causing it to swell.