Cell Membrane Review HBIO 2023

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Hydrophilic means...

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water-loving

Front

Which compound(s) can move through the protein channels in the cell membrane by facilitated diffusion?

Back

H2O

Front

Osmosis is the diffusion of _____ across a selectively permeable membrane.

Back

water

Front

Which compounds can move through the cell membrane by simple diffusion?

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CO2 and O2

Front

What type of transport is this?

Back

Active Transport Pump

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves.

Front

Define selectively permeable membrane.

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A membrane that allows certain molecules to pass while blocking others.

Front

What is facilitated diffusion?

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

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What is the difference between active transport and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not.

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What role do protein channels play in the cell membrane?

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They allow specific molecules to pass through the membrane.