Cell Transport/Surface Area Review Game

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What is equilibrium in the context of cell transport?

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Equilibrium is the state reached when molecules are evenly distributed across the cell membrane, resulting in no net movement of molecules in one direction.

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the process by which molecules spread from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until equilibrium is reached.

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What is exocytosis?

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Exocytosis is an active transport process where cells expel materials in vesicles that fuse with the cell membrane, releasing their contents outside the cell.

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What organelle is NOT found in prokaryotic cells?

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The nucleus is not found in prokaryotic cells; they lack membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the hydrophobic region of the cell membrane?

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The hydrophobic region of the cell membrane consists of the fatty acid tails of phospholipids, which repel water and help maintain the membrane's structure.

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What is passive transport?

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Passive transport is the movement of molecules across the cell membrane without the use of energy, typically along the concentration gradient.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

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What is active transport?

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Active transport is the movement of molecules against their concentration gradient, requiring energy, often in the form of ATP.

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What role do ribosomes play in a cell?

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Ribosomes are the organelles responsible for protein synthesis, translating messenger RNA into polypeptide chains.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell, providing protection and structural support.