Cell Processes

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the process where particles move from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration.

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What is cell respiration?

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Cell respiration is the process of releasing energy from food.

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Why is osmosis important to cells?

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Osmosis is important because cells need to stay balanced with the right amount of water.

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In what type of solution does water move into the cell?

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Water moves into the cell in a hypotonic solution.

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What is exocytosis?

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Exocytosis is the process by which a cell gets rid of large particles by creating vacuoles that become part of the cell membrane.

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What is a hypotonic solution?

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A hypotonic solution is one where the concentration of solutes is lower outside the cell than inside, causing water to move into the cell.

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What is a hypertonic solution?

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A hypertonic solution is one where the concentration of solutes is higher outside the cell than inside, causing water to move out of the cell.

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What is isotonic solution?

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An isotonic solution is one where the concentration of solutes is equal inside and outside the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.

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What is passive transport?

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Passive transport is the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy.

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What is endocytosis?

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Endocytosis is the process by which a cell takes in large particles by engulfing them.