Cell Membrane and Transport

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Hydrophilic means...

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water-loving

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What does a cell need to transport particles by active transport?

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Energy

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Sugar molecules in tea will spread evenly over time. The process is called ___

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diffusion

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What is embedded in the phospholipid bilayer?

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Proteins

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Endocytosis uses _____ to move material ____ the cell.

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vesicles, into

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves.

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What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails.

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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 facilitated diffusion?

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The process of transporting substances across a cell membrane with the help of carrier proteins.

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What role do proteins play in the cell membrane?

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They assist in transport, act as receptors, and provide structural support.