What is osmosis?
Chapter 8.3 Cell Transport Flashcard

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.
2.
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How does osmosis differ from diffusion?
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Osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water, while diffusion refers to the movement of solute molecules.
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What is diffusion?
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Diffusion is the process by which particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
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What is a selectively permeable membrane?
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A selectively permeable membrane allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.
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What happens during endocytosis?
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During endocytosis, the cell membrane engulfs a particle, forming a pocket that eventually pinches off to create a vesicle inside the cell.
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What is facilitated diffusion?
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Facilitated diffusion is the process by which specific molecules are transported across a cell membrane via protein channels or carriers.
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What role do proteins play in facilitated diffusion?
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Proteins act as carriers or channels to facilitate the movement of certain molecules across the cell membrane.
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