Cell Transport

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To maintain homeostasis/equilibrium within the cell.

Front

What type of transport requires energy to move solutes against the concentration gradient?

Back

Active Transport.

Front

What is passive transport?

Back

The movement of particles from high to low concentration without the use of energy.

Front

What process allows water to move into plant root cells when the concentration of water is higher in the soil?

Back

Osmosis.

Front

What happens to an animal cell placed in a hypertonic solution?

Back

It shrinks and gets smaller.

Front

Define osmosis.

Back

The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

What is the difference between active transport and passive transport?

Back

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

Front

What is a hypertonic solution?

Back

A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

Front

What is a hypotonic solution?

Back

A solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

Front

What is isotonic solution?

Back

A solution where the concentration of solutes is equal inside and outside the cell.