What does it mean that the cell membrane is selectively permeable?
Cell Transport and Membranes

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It means that certain things can enter while others cannot.
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What is facilitated diffusion?
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It is a process where special proteins help move particles across the cell membrane without the need for energy.
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What cellular structure controls what substances may enter or leave cells?
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The cell membrane.
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What term describes a substance that is 'water fearing'?
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Hydrophobic.
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What does it mean for a membrane to be selectively (or semi) permeable?
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It means that some molecules can cross the membrane while others cannot.
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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
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To maintain homeostasis by regulating the entry and exit of substances.
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What is the difference between active transport and passive transport?
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Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not.
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