Cells and Cell Transport

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What is the function of Mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are the power generators of the cell, converting oxygen and nutrients into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of the cell.

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What are the two types of passive transport?

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The two types of passive transport are osmosis and diffusion.

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What organelle do plants have that performs photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plants that perform photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What does the Fluid Mosaic Model describe?

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The Fluid Mosaic Model describes the arrangement of the cell membrane as flexible and composed of various components, including lipids and proteins.

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In which direction do molecules diffuse?

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Molecules diffuse from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell, providing protection and structural support.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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What is diffusion?

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

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What is the difference between active and passive transport?

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

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into chemical energy stored in glucose.