Cell Transport

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What is equilibrium in the context of molecular movement?

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Equilibrium refers to a state where molecular movement continues, but there is no overall change in concentration.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the process by which water molecules move across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration, helping maintain a normal internal cellular environment.

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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

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In a hypotonic solution, a cell can swell and burst due to the influx of water.

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How do water molecules behave when a red blood cell is placed in distilled water?

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Water molecules will move into the red blood cell, causing it to swell.

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What is phagocytosis?

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Phagocytosis is the process by which a cell engulfs solid particles, often referred to as 'cell eating'.

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What is passive transport?

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Passive transport is the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy, typically along the concentration gradient.

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What is active transport?

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Active transport is the movement of substances against their concentration gradient, requiring energy, often in the form of ATP.

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Define diffusion.

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Diffusion is the process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration until equilibrium is reached.

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What is the role of a semipermeable membrane in osmosis?

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A semipermeable membrane allows certain molecules, like water, to pass through while blocking others, facilitating osmosis.

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What is the difference between pinocytosis and phagocytosis?

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Pinocytosis is the process of 'cell drinking', where a cell engulfs liquid, while phagocytosis is 'cell eating', where a cell engulfs solid particles.