What is endocytosis?
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Endocytosis is the process by which cells take in large molecules or particles by engulfing them in a membrane. This process requires energy.
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What role does the cell membrane play in a cell?
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The cell membrane acts as a barrier and a gatekeeper, controlling what enters and exits the cell to maintain homeostasis.
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What is a hypotonic solution?
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A hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell, causing water to flow into the cell and potentially making it swell.
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What is simple diffusion?
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Simple diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration without the use of energy.
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What is an isotonic solution?
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An isotonic solution has an equal concentration of solutes inside and outside the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.
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What is exocytosis?
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Exocytosis is the process by which cells expel large molecules or particles by vesicles fusing with the cell membrane, releasing their contents outside the cell.
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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, requiring energy.
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