Active vs Passive Transport

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In active transport, molecules move from ___________ concentration areas.

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low to high

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What is PASSIVE TRANSPORT?

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A type of transport that does not require energy.

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What is ACTIVE TRANSPORT?

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A type of transport that requires energy.

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What is a concentration gradient?

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A region of space where the amount of something changes.

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In passive transport, molecules move from ___________ concentration areas.

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high to low

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What is the main difference between active and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not.

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What role do carrier proteins play in transport?

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Carrier proteins assist in the movement of molecules across the cell membrane.

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What is diffusion?

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

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is an example of active transport?

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The sodium-potassium pump, which moves sodium out of and potassium into the cell.