Active and Passive Transport

Front

What regulates what enters and leaves a cell?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

What is diffusion?

Back

The movement of particles from high conc. to low conc. in a given space

Front

Which type of passive transport uses proteins to help molecules pass through the membrane?

Back

Facilitated diffusion

Front

What does it mean when cell membranes are described as selectively permeable?

Back

Cell membranes regulate which substances can enter and exit the cell.

Front

When both inside and outside of a cell have the same amount of water it is said that the cell has reached a state of

Back

Homeostasis

Front

The movement of water through a semi-permeable membrane is called ___________.

Back

osmosis

Front

Which cell is placed into a hypotonic environment? Options: A, B, C, D

Back

A

Front

What happens to an animal cell placed in a hypertonic (salty) solution?

Back

Shrink- get smaller

Front

What is the difference between active and passive transport?

Back

Active uses ATP (energy) and passive does not need energy

Front

Moving from areas of LOW concentration to areas of HIGH concentration is called?

Back

Active Transport