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Passive and Active Transport

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is diffusion?
a)
when molecules move 
b)
when molecules move from a high concentration to a low.
c)
no movement 
d)
molecules move everywhere
2.
Where is there a low concentration of dye?
a)
at the bottom of cup
b)
in the color
c)
at the top of cup 
d)
no concenteraion gradient
3.
Osmosis is the movement of _____ across a membrane.
a)
food
b)
energy
c)
oxygen
d)
water
4.
During osmosis
a)
water moves from high to low concentration
b)
large or oddly shaped molecules move across a cell membrane
c)
water moves when energy is used
d)
proteins are built
5.
The diffusion of water through a semi-permeable membrane is called?
a)
Osmosis
b)
Cell wall
c)
Diffusion
d)
Respiration
6.
Where is there a high concentration of water?
a)
in the flower
b)
cannot be determined by picture.
c)
in the vase
d)
in the leaves
7.
What is the definition of  Selective Permeability?
a)
The movement of materials across the cell membrane that requires NO ENERGY from the cell.
b)
The movement of materials through (or across) the cell membrane
c)
The ability of the cell membrane to allow some things to pass through while preventing other things from passing through.
d)
The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to a area of low concentration 
8.
What a cell needs to transport particles by active transport?
a)
Sun
b)
Wind
c)
Energy
d)
Channels
9.
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
a)
Osmosis
b)
Diffusion
c)
Equilibrium
10.
A person would never have pure water put into their veins in a hospital because their cells would...
a)
Shrink/Dehydrate
b)
Expand
11.
A person should never drink salty water because their cells would
a)
shrink
b)
expand
12.
If there is 5 percent water inside a cell and 5 percent water outside a cell
a)
more water will move inside the cell
b)
more water will move outside the cell
c)
There will be no movement of water cells
13.
Passive transport requires no
a)
concentration gradients
b)
osmosis
c)
motion
d)
energy
14.
The movement of molecules against a concentration gradient
a)
simple diffusion
b)
facilitated diffusion
c)
active transport
d)
osmosis
15.
The picture is an example of...
a)
active tranport
b)
passive transport
c)
diffusion
d)
osmosis
16.
Sometimes, energy is required for ____ molecules to go in or out of the cell because they cannot fit into the membrane.
a)
big
b)
small
c)
crunchy
d)
water
17.
What is diffusion?
a)
when molecules move from a low concentration to a high concentration 
b)
when molecules move from a high concentration to a low concentration.
c)
no movement 
d)
molecules move everywhere
18.
_______ regulates what enters and leaves a cell.  
a)
Cell Membrane
b)
Nucleus
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Cytoplasm
19.
In the given scenario what will happen to the organism: salt is poured onto eggplant.
a)
Water will move out of the eggplant cells and the cells will shrink.
b)
Water will move out of the eggplant cells and the cells will swell.
c)
Water will move into the eggplant cells and the cells will swell.
20.
In the given scenario what will happen?  An egg is placed in pure water for 48 hours.
a)
The egg will gain water and swell.
b)
Water will move in and out of the cell equally, and the cell with neither shrink nor swell.
c)
The egg will lose water and shrink.
21.
Which example(s) of cell transport does not require chemical energy
a)
Drops of blue food coloring are placed in water and spread throughout the water, turning it blue.
b)
A potato slice is placed in water and water molecules from outside the potato move into the potato cells.
c)
Both Answers
d)
 Neither answers
22.
The diagram shows various molecules that move into and out of the cell. How does molecule C move out the cell?
a)
Active Transport
b)
Diffusion
c)
The use of a protein pump
d)
Manipulated osmosis
23.
An animal cell placed in a hypertonic (salty) solution will
a)
Shrink
b)
Swell
c)
Stay the same
24.
How many diamond molecules need to move to reach equilibrium?
a)
A net of 2 molecules move inside the cell.
b)
A net of 2 molecules move outside the cell.
c)
There is no net movement because the molecules are at equilibrium.
d)
The molecules do not move.
25.
Which way will the water molecules move during osmosis?
a)
Out of the cell, so the cell shrinks.
b)
Out of the cell, so the cell swells.
c)
Into the cell, so the cell shrinks.
d)
Into the cell, so the cell swells.
26.
Just like Coke is a type of soda, __________ is a type of ___________.
a)
diffusion, osmosis
b)
concentration, equilibrium
c)
equilibrium, concentration
d)
osmosis, diffusion
27.
In which case would a cell most likely shrink?
a)
when placed in a solution containing a high salt concentration
b)
when placed in a isotonic solution
c)
when placed in a solution containing a low pH
d)
when placed in a solution containing distilled water
28.
Active transport requires energy because...
a)
The cell is moving something against a concentration gradient
b)
The cell is moving something with a concentration gradient
29.
A student noticed that placing wilted lettuce in a bowl of cool water caused the lettuce to become more crisp and firm. What is the best explanation for his observation?
a)
Water moved into the lettuce cells by active transport.
b)
Water moved into the lettuce cells by osmosis.
c)
Salt moved into the lettuce cells by diffusion.
d)
Water moved out of the lettuce cells by osmosis.
30.
Diffusion and Osmosis are examples of...
a)
Active Transport
b)
Passive Transport
31.
Endocytosis and Exocytosis are examples of...
a)
Active Transport
b)
Passive Transport
32.
During diffusion
a)
substances (things) moves from high to low concentration
b)
water moves when energy is used
c)
large or oddly shaped molecules move across a cell membrane
d)
water moves from high to low concentration
33.
The cell below is in a _____________ solution.
a)
Hypertonic
b)
Hypotonic
c)
Isotonic
34.
The cell below is in a _________ solution.
a)
Hypotonic
b)
Hypertonic
c)
Isotonic
35.
Passive transport requires no
a)
concentration gradients
b)
osmosis
c)
motion
d)
energy
36.

What feature of a root hair cell makes it good at osmosis?

a)

It is green

b)

It has a large surface area

c)

It contains a lot of chloroplasts

d)

It contains a lot of mitochondria

37.
Ideally, your cells should be in a(n) _______ solution
a)
Hypertonic
b)
Hypotonic
c)
Isotonic
d)
Cola
38.
Water will move INTO a cell in a(n) _______ solution
a)
Hypertonic
b)
Hypotonic
c)
Isotonic
d)
Gravy
39.
An animal cell placed in a hypertonic (salty) solution will
a)
Shrink
b)
Swell
c)
Stay the same
40.

 If the volume of a cell 

increases when it is placed 

in a solution, that solution is

 said to be __________ to the 

cell

a)
 hypertonic
b)
subatomic
c)
 isotonic
d)
 hypotonic 
41.
What information could be added to make this diagram a more complete model of osmosis in red blood cells?
a)
Information about the temperatures of the cell and of the solution.
b)
The relative concentrations of solute inside and outside the cell.
c)
Show that energy is required for the osmosis to occur.
d)
Show the cell holding its shape as osmosis occurs.
42.
An animal cell that is surrounded by fresh water will burst because the osmotic pressure causes
a)
water to move into the cell.
b)
water to move out of the cell.
c)
solutes to move into the cell.
d)
solutes to move out of the cell.
43.
If you enjoy rubbery carrots, place them in .....
a)
Cold Water
b)
Hot Water
c)
Distilled Water
d)
Salt Water
44.

A blood cell is placed into the jar, as seen. Where will the water go?

a)

Into the cell

b)

Out of the cell

c)

Equally in & out - it's isotonic

d)

The water is a lie

45.

Where will the water go?

a)

Into the cell

b)

Out of the cell

c)

Equally in & out - it's isotonic

d)

There is no water

46.

Why can't you drink salt water?

a)

It's hypertonic to your cells

b)

It's hypotonic to your cells

c)

It's isotonic to your cells

d)

It's paratonic to your cells

47.
What type of solution is shown in the image?
a)
Hypertonic
b)
Hypotonic
c)
Isotonic
d)
Unknown
48.
What type of solution is shown in the image?
a)
Hypertonic
b)
Hypotonic
c)
Isotonic
d)
Unknown
49.
What type of solution is shown in the image?
a)
Hypertonic
b)
Hypotonic
c)
Isotonic
d)
Unknown
50.
What type of solution is shown in the image?
a)
Hypertonic
b)
Hypotonic
c)
Isotonic
d)
Unknown
51.
What type of solution is shown in the image?
a)
Hypertonic
b)
Hypotonic
c)
Isotonic
d)
Uknown
52.
What type of solution is shown in the image?
a)
Hypertonic
b)
Hypotonic
c)
Isotonic
d)
Unknown
53.
What will happen to the cell in the image?
a)
It will shrink
b)
It will expand
c)
It will stay the same
d)
Unknown
54.
What will happen to the cell in the image?
a)
It will shrink
b)
It will expand
c)
It will stay the same
d)
Unknown
55.
What will happen to the cell in the image?
a)
It will shrink
b)
It will expand
c)
It will stay the same
d)
Unkown
56.
A concentration gradient is...
a)
Concentrations of different substances
b)
A difference in concentrations
c)
An unknown concentration
d)
A different color of concentration
57.
Which is NOT a form of active transport?
a)
Endocytosis
b)
Osmosis
c)
Exocytosis
d)
Pinocytosis
58.
When cells take in a liquid through active transport, what is it called?
a)
Exocytosis
b)
Phagocytosis
c)
Pinocytosis
d)
Osmosis
59.
Which form of active transport is being shown?
a)
Pinocytosis
b)
Endocytosis
c)
Exocytosis
d)
Osmosis
60.
Which does NOT require energy to occur?
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
c)
Endocytosis
d)
Exocytosis
61.
What is the difference between active and passive transport?
a)
Active does not need energy and passive uses ATP (energy)
b)
Active uses ATP (energy) and passive does not need energy
c)
Active stores transport proteins and passive releases 
d)
Active uses hormones and passive does not 
62.
This type of endocytosis is used by the cell to take in large molecules or tiny organisms. 
a)
Pinocytosis 
b)
Protein pumps
c)
Phagocytosis
d)
Exocytosis
63.

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

a)

Osmosis

b)

Diffusion

c)

Phagocytosis

d)

Exocytosis

64.
Protein "pumps" move molecules from an area of _______ concentration to and area of _______ concentration.
a)
zero, 100%
b)
high, low
c)
some, little 
d)
low, high 
65.
Active transport...
a)
... includes diffusion
b)
... requires energy
c)
... is limited to only things leaving the cell
d)
... is limited to only things entering the cell
66.
What kind of biomolecule is the pump in the sodium potassium pump example?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Lipid
d)
Nucleic acid
67.
Which is not a type of active transport?
a)
Receptor-mediated endocytosis
b)
Pinocytosis
c)
Sodium potassium pump
d)
Facilitated diffusion
68.
Which process describes how large particles are removed from the cell?
a)
Diffusion
b)
Osmosis
c)
Exocytosis
d)
Endocytosis
69.

Simple diffusion allows the movement of particles without the use of?

a)

Energy

b)

a Transport Protein

c)

Data

d)

Lipids

70.

Passive Transport stops when the concentration has reached equilibrium - true or false?

a)

true.

b)

false

71.
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 ___________.
a)
osmosis
b)
equilibrium
c)
diffusion
d)
hypertonic
72.
_______ regulates what enters and leaves a cell.  
a)
Cell Membrane
b)
Nucleus
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Cytoplasm
73.
This process is known as (leaving the cell)
a)
phagocytosis
b)
endocytosis
c)
exocytosis
d)
osmosis
74.
This active transport process is known as (bacteria being engulfed)
a)
endocytosis
b)
phagocytosis
c)
exocytosis
d)
facilitated diffusion
75.
Which cell organelle is used in active transport, but not in passive transport?
a)
Nucleus
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Cell Membrane
d)
Ribosomes
76.

In order for active transport to happen.........

a)

a transport protein is needed

b)

a transport protein is needed, oxygen is needed and carbon dioxide is needed

c)

a transport protein is needed PLUS energy (ATP) is needed

d)

no energy is needed

77.

If you looked at red blood cells under a microscope and saw the blood cells exploded, what would you say happened?

a)

The cells were placed in a hypotonic solution.

b)

the solution was isotonic.

c)

The solution was hypertonic.

d)

The blood cell had more solute molecules on the outside than on the inside.

78.
What type of solution is this cell in?
a)
Isotonic
b)
Hypertonic
c)
Hypotonic
d)
diffused
79.
What type of solution is this cell in?
a)
Isotonic
b)
Hypertonic
c)
Hypotonic
d)
diffused
80.
What type of solution is this cell in?
a)
Isotonic
b)
Hypertonic
c)
Hypotonic
d)
diffused
81.
Special proteins help move particles, but NO energy is needed. This is..
a)
facilitated diffusion
b)
exocytosis
c)
active transport
d)
equilibrium
82.

The diagram of the cell shows that it has a 0.2 ml of glucose inside and 0.2 ml of glucose outside of the cell. With this information we can determine.

a)

The cell is in an isotonic solution.

b)

The move of water molecules will slow down, but not completely stop.

c)

Homeostasis can be maintained.

d)

Energy is being required for the movement of water and glucose.

83.

Analyze the diagram to determine what type of solution each of the cells are in.

a)

Beaker A- Isotonic Solution

Beaker B- Hypotonic Solution

Beaker C- Hypertonic Solution

b)

Beaker A- Hypotonic Solution

Beaker B- Isotonic Solution

Beaker C- Hypertonic Solution

c)

Beaker A- Hypertonic Solution

Beaker B- Hypotonic Solution

Beaker C- IsotonicSolution

d)

Beaker A- Diffusion

Beaker B- Facilitated Diffustion

Beaker C- Hypertonic Solution

84.

What does it mean when substances move "down a concentration gradient?" Choose the best answer.

a)

They move from areas where there are few particles to areas where there are lots of particles.

b)

They move from areas with lots of water to areas with little water.

c)

They move from one side of the cell membrane to the other.

d)

They move from areas where there are a lot of particles to areas where there are few particles.

85.

If you were looking for transport proteins, where would you find them?

a)

Inside a cell's nucleus

b)

Lodged in the cell's membrane

c)

Inside a cell's cytoplasm

d)

Inside the cell's golgi body

86.

What might happen if a cell did not have any ATP/energy?

a)

It would not have enough energy to do active transport

b)

It's cell membrane would break

c)

The transport proteins would not be needed.

87.

How do transport proteins move substances across membranes?

a)

They move inside the the membrane, carrying the substance

b)

They change shape

c)

They rip open a temporary hole in the membrane

88.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
89.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
90.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
91.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
92.
Osmosis
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
93.
High to Low
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
94.
Solutes move with the concentration gradient
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
95.
Diffusion
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
96.
Facilitated Diffusion
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
97.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
98.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
99.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
100.
Uses ATP
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
101.
Solutes move against the concentration gradient
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
102.
Low to High
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
103.
Endocytosis
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
104.
Exocytosis
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
105.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
106.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
107.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
108.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
109.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
110.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport

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