Cell Transport Practice

Front

What are the two parts of a phospholipid?

Back

Hydrophilic Head, Hydrophobic Tail

Front

What does 'water fearing' refer to?

Back

Hydrophobic

Front

What type of transport occurs against the concentration gradient?

Back

Active transport

Front

What is the hydrophobic region of the cell membrane?

Back

The part of the membrane that repels water, typically composed of fatty acid tails.

Front

What is an example of passive transport?

Back

Diffusion

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 diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

What is the difference between active and passive transport?

Back

Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not.

Front

What is endocytosis?

Back

The process by which cells take in substances by engulfing them.

Front

What is exocytosis?

Back

The process by which cells expel materials in vesicles.