Cellular Processes

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What is osmosis?

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The movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

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Define diffusion.

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The process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

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What is active transport?

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The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, requiring energy.

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What does hypertonic mean?

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A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

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What does hypotonic mean?

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A solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

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What is isotonic?

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A solution that has the same concentration of solutes as another solution.

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Explain facilitated diffusion.

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The process of passive transport of molecules across a cell membrane via specific transmembrane proteins.

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What is a concentration gradient?

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A difference in the concentration of a substance across a space.

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What role do cell membranes play in cellular processes?

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Cell membranes control the movement of substances in and out of the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What is the significance of potassium in cells?

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Potassium is essential for various cellular functions, including maintaining membrane potential and nerve impulse transmission.