Cell and Cell Transport

Front

Movement of particles from high to low concentration.

Back

Passive Transport

Front

What structure of the cell forms a frame that holds the cell up in the cytoplasm?

Back

Cytoskeleton

Front

What are the 2 parts of a phospholipid?

Back

Hydrophilic heads, hydrophobic tails

Front

What is an isotonic solution?

Back

When solutions are in equilibrium.

Front

What type of solution causes the blood cells to swell and burst?

Back

Hypotonic solution.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.

Front

Define active transport.

Back

Movement of particles against a concentration gradient, requiring energy.

Front

What is a hypertonic solution?

Back

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

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

The cell shrinks due to water loss.

Front

What is diffusion?

Back

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