Cell transport (Biology)

Front

The solution around the cell is ___________ to the cell.

Back

hypertonic

Front

What is the function of the lipid portion of the cell membrane?

Back

block polar substances from crossing

Front

What type of transport is this?

Back

diffusion

Front

Plant cells have this structure that protects them from exploding.

Back

cell wall

Front

Diffusion is __________.

Back

the movement of a substance down its concentration gradient

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To regulate what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

What does isotonic mean?

Back

A solution with the same concentration of solutes as another solution.

Front

What is active transport?

Back

The movement of substances against their concentration gradient, requiring energy.

Front

What is the role of the cell wall in plant cells?

Back

To provide structure and protection against osmotic pressure.