Cell Membrane

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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

Water moves from the inside of the cell to the solution.

Front

What is the difference between active and passive transport?

Back

Active transport uses ATP (energy) while passive transport does not need energy.

Front

What does 'Hydrophilic' mean?

Back

Water loving; substances that can interact with water.

Front

What is the primary component of the cell membrane?

Back

Lipids.

Front

What does permeable mean?

Back

Things can pass through.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration.

Front

What is the role of proteins in the cell membrane?

Back

Proteins help transport substances across the membrane and act as receptors.

Front

What is a hypotonic solution?

Back

A solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of the cell.

Front

What is diffusion?

Back

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