Cell Transport

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What is Simple Diffusion?

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The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the use of energy.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what substances may enter or leave the cell, helping to maintain homeostasis.

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Define Selective Permeability.

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The ability of the cell membrane to allow some substances to pass through while preventing others.

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What is Osmosis?

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The movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.

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What is Active Transport?

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The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration, requiring energy.

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What is Facilitated Diffusion?

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The process of passive transport of molecules across a cell membrane via specific transmembrane integral proteins.

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What is the difference between Active Transport and Passive Transport?

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Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not require energy.

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What are Protein Channels?

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Proteins that allow specific ions or molecules to pass through the cell membrane, essential for the transport of large molecules.

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What is Homeostasis?

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The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable, constant conditions.

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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The cell wall provides structure and protection to plant cells, and is not present in animal cells.