Flashcards: Cells Structure

Front

The cell membrane is selectively permeable, which means...

Back

Certain things can enter while others cannot

Front

A cell in a hypotonic solution will:

Back

Swell and maybe burst (lyse)

Front

A cell will _____________________ in a hypertonic solution.

Back

Shrink

Front

The movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane without the use of any energy is called...

Back

Osmosis

Front

The picture is an example of _________________. Options: Osmosis, Isotonic movement, Diffusion, Active transport

Back

Diffusion

Front

What does a cell need to transport particles by active transport?

Back

Energy

Front

How does a cell maintain homeostasis?

Back

Regulates what enters and leaves the cell

Front

The release (exit) of large particles from the cell is ___________________________. Options: Pinocytosis, Phagocytosis, Endocytosis, Exocytosis

Back

Exocytosis

Front

The type of cellular transport that requires no energy

Back

Passive transport

Front

Transport across the membrane that does require energy.

Back

Active transport