Cell Transport Review

Front

What is the diffusion of water across a cell or semi-permeable membrane?

Back

Osmosis

Front

The cell shrunk in size, which means it was placed in a ____ solution.

Back

Hypertonic

Front

___ is particle movement from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration.

Back

Active transport

Front

Which type of passive transport focuses on the movement of water through the membrane?

Back

Osmosis

Front

What term describes a solution that has the same solute concentration inside of and outside of the cell?

Back

Isotonic

Front

What is the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration called?

Back

Diffusion

Front

What is the term for a solution with a lower solute concentration compared to the inside of a cell?

Back

Hypotonic

Front

What type of transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient?

Back

Active transport

Front

What is facilitated diffusion?

Back

A type of passive transport that uses protein channels to help move substances across the membrane.

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

The cell loses water and shrinks.