2. Cell Structure & Function

Front

In facilitated diffusion, a solute moves from an area of _____ concentration to _____ concentration.

Back

high, low

Front

Active Transport requires energy.

Back

True

Front

Cells need glucose because

Back

it stores more energy

Front

The pumps used to move molecules across a cell membrane are made of _____.

Back

Proteins

Front

When a Hydrogen or Phosphate Group is removed from a ATP or NADPH energy is ____.

Back

released

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves.

Front

What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

To produce energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes?

Back

To synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

What is the difference between passive and active transport?

Back

Passive transport does not require energy, while active transport does.