Homework Review Flashcard 1: Cell Membrane and Transport

Front

Hydrophilic

Back

water loving

Front

What is the cell membrane composed of?

Back

a lipid bilayer and proteins

Front

These structures are embedded in the cell membrane and are used for transport and recognition.

Back

proteins

Front

Which letter represents the fatty acid tails? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

C

Front

Process by which molecules tend to move from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration.

Back

diffusion

Front

Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane.

Back

osmosis

Front

Uses energy to move a substance across a concentration gradient from an area of low concentration to an area of higher concentration.

Back

active transport

Front

Active transport in which large molecules are taken in by the cell

Back

endocytosis (engulfing)

Front

Removes large particles (waste) from the cell using energy.

Back

exocytosis

Front

Hydrophobic means:

Back

water fearing