Cell Transport

When the concentration of particles inside of a cell is the same as the concentration of particles outside of the cell.

• concentration gradient

• equilibrium

• passive transport

• active transport

A cell moves particles using energy against the concentration gradient by

• active transport

• passive transport

• diffusion

• osmosis

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Villi increase exchange of nutrients by.. (select 3 answers)

• possessing microvilli, increasing surface area

• maintaining an equal concentration gradient to reduce flow

• possessing thick surfaces to increase transport

• possessing thin surfaces to increase transport

• maintaining a high concentration gradient

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Which of the following are characteristics of passive transport? (Select all that apply.)

• High to Low Concentration

• Does NOT require energy

• Applies to liquids only

• Involves smaller molecules, like oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water

Which of the following is true of active transport? (Select all that apply.)

• Requires energy

• Only involves the movement of gasses

• Low to High Concentration

• Involves larger molecules, like glucose (sugar) and proteins

Which of the following are types of passive transport? (Select all that apply.)

• Diffusion

• Osmosis

• Endocytosis

• Exocytosis

In this image, the cell is using which type of molecular transport?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion 

• Endocytosis

• Exocytosis 

The diagram below represents a cell and some molecules in its environment. Which molecule would require the use of energy in order to be brought into the cell?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which cell organelle/structure is responsible for allowing materials in and out of the cell?

• nucleus

• cytoplasm

• cell wall

• cell membrane

These terms can be used to describe how the cell membrane allow some materials through, but not others. (Select all that apply.)

• semipermeable

• permeable

• impermeable

• selectively permeable