Cell Transport

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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, relying on concentration gradients.

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What is active transport?

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Active transport is the movement of substances against their concentration gradient, requiring energy (usually in the form of ATP).

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

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What is facilitated diffusion?

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Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport that uses protein channels to help move substances across the cell membrane.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in the external environment.

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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

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In a hypotonic solution, water enters the cell, causing it to swell and potentially burst (lyse).

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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

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In a hypertonic solution, water leaves the cell, causing it to shrink and become dehydrated.

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What is an isotonic solution?

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An isotonic solution has the same concentration of solutes as the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.

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What role do protein channels play in cell transport?

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Protein channels facilitate the movement of specific molecules across the cell membrane, especially during facilitated diffusion.