Unit 6 Vocabulary Part 2

Front

Movement of molecules across a membrane without using energy, high to low concentrations

Back

Passive Transport

Front

The ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Back

Homeostasis

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Front

Substance that provides nourishment for growth and maintenance of life.

Back

Nutrients

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Front

Movement of molecules across a cell membrane from high to low concentration

Back

Diffusion

Front

A cell membrane allowing some items to enter the cell but not all items

Back

Selectively Permeable

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

The process by which water molecules move across a selectively permeable membrane

Back

Osmosis

Front

Movement of molecules across a membrane using energy, low to high concentrations

Back

Active Transport

Front

The process of maintaining a constant internal environment in an organism

Back

Homeostasis

Front

The basic unit of structure and function in living things

Back

Cell

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached

Back

Diffusion