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What are the 2 parts of a phospholipid?

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Hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.

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What organelle of the cell produces energy?

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Mitochondria.

Front

Do the small intestines use filtration?

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False.

Front

In simple diffusion, molecules move from:

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High to low concentrations.

Front

What macromolecules help to make the cell membrane?

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All of the above (Proteins, Carbohydrates, Phospholipids).

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is the role of proteins in the cell membrane?

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They assist in transport, act as receptors, and provide structural support.

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What is active transport?

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

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What is the difference between passive and active transport?

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