Pop flashcard Fall Final

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What is a hypotonic solution?

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A solution that has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of a cell, causing the cell to swell and potentially burst.

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What is active transport?

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A type of transport that requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient.

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What is quantitative data?

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Data that uses numbers and measurements to represent information.

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What is the main function of the cell membrane?

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To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What does homeostasis mean?

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The state of maintaining a stable internal environment within a cell.

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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A solution that has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the inside of a cell, causing the cell to lose water and shrink.

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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 role of proteins in the cell membrane?

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Proteins help transport substances across the membrane and facilitate communication between the cell and its environment.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data uses numbers and measurements.