cellular transport

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What is Passive Transport?

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The movement of particles across the membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the use of energy.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-4

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What is the direction of movement in Passive Transport?

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From high concentration to low concentration.

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Where is there a low concentration of dye in a cup?

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At the bottom of the cup.

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What is Selective Permeability?

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The ability of the cell membrane to allow some things to pass through while preventing other things from passing through.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is Osmosis?

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The movement of water across a membrane.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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How long does diffusion last?

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Until the concentration of particles in the system is equal.

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What is the main function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and leaves.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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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 is the role of energy in Active Transport?

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Active Transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient.

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What is the difference between diffusion and osmosis?

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Diffusion is the movement of particles, while osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water.