Passive Transport

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What is Passive Transport?

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The movement of particles across a cell membrane without the use of energy.

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What is Equilibrium in the context of cells?

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A state where the concentration of substances is equal inside and outside the cell.

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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 blocking others.

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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 does it mean for a membrane to be Semi-permeable?

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Only some substances can move through the membrane.

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What is the main difference between Passive Transport and Active Transport?

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Passive Transport does not require energy, while Active Transport does.

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What is Diffusion?

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The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What role does the cell membrane play in Passive Transport?

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It acts as a barrier that selectively allows certain substances to pass through.

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What is the significance of Homeostasis in cells?

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It is the process by which cells maintain a stable internal environment.

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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

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The cell loses water and may shrink.