What is the function of the cell membrane?
Cell Membrane & Transport

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, providing protection and support.
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What is Active Transport?
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Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, requiring energy (ATP).
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What is Passive Transport?
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Passive transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane without the use of energy, occurring along the concentration gradient.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Define Diffusion.
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Diffusion is the process by which molecules spread from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
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What is Osmosis?
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Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.
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What does 'selectively permeable' mean?
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Selectively permeable means that a membrane allows certain substances to pass through while blocking others.
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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
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In a hypertonic solution, water moves out of the cell, causing it to shrink.
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