Cellular Transport and Osmosis

Front

What structure lets particles/molecules in and out of the cell?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

What are the channels and pumps in the cell membrane made of?

Back

Proteins

Front

Molecules move from high to low concentration in ______.

Back

Passive transport

Front

What is a state of biological balance called?

Back

Homeostasis

Front

Facilitated diffusion is the movement of molecules that_____

Back

All of the above

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To regulate what enters and exits the cell.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

What is the difference between passive and active transport?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean if a solution is hypertonic?

Back

It has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

Front

What does it mean if a solution is hypotonic?

Back

It has a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution.