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Cell Boundaries and Transport

Cell Boundaries and Transport

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Science

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is active transport?

Back

Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, requiring energy.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is passive transport?

Back

Passive transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane without the use of energy, typically from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define isotonic solution.

Back

An isotonic solution is one where the concentration of solutes outside the cell is equal to the concentration of solutes inside the cell.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

In a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the cell, causing it to shrink.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

Back

In a hypotonic solution, water moves into the cell, causing it to swell and potentially burst.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is exocytosis?

Back

Exocytosis is the process by which large materials are expelled from a cell.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is endocytosis?

Back

Endocytosis is the process by which cells take in large materials by engulfing them.

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