What is facilitated diffusion?
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Facilitated diffusion is the process of passive transport of molecules across a cell membrane via the aid of a transmembrane protein. It allows substances to move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the use of energy.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is osmosis?
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Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane, moving from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.
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What does semi-permeable mean?
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A semi-permeable membrane allows certain substances to pass through while blocking others. For example, the cell membrane allows water, oxygen, and carbon dioxide to pass but blocks larger molecules.
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What is the role of the cell wall in plant cells?
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The cell wall provides structural support and protection to plant cells. It helps maintain the shape of the cell and prevents it from bursting in hypotonic environments.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to a red blood cell in pure water?
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A red blood cell will swell and potentially burst in pure water due to the influx of water, as it is in a hypotonic solution.
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What is active transport?
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Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, using energy (ATP) and carrier proteins.
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What is the difference between diffusion and facilitated diffusion?
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Diffusion is the movement of molecules from high to low concentration without the need for a protein, while facilitated diffusion requires a protein to help transport molecules across the membrane.
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