Cell Membrane

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What is another term for 'selectively permeable'?

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Semipermeable

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Another term for equilibrium is...

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Homeostasis

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What molecule is pictured?

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Phospholipid

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Something is ___________ ____________ when some molecules can cross the membrane while others cannot.

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Selectively (or Semi) Permeable

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What type of transport is this?

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Facilitated diffusion

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What are the main components of the cell membrane?

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Phospholipids, proteins, cholesterol, and carbohydrates.

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What does 'fluid mosaic model' refer to?

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It describes the structure of the cell membrane as a mosaic of various components that move freely.

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is active transport?

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The movement of molecules against their concentration gradient, requiring energy.