Cellular Processes

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What part of the cell regulates what can enter and leave the cell?

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Cell Membrane

Front

What is it called when molecules move across the cell membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a carrier protein?

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Facilitated Diffusion

Front

What process do some cells use to move large particles out of the cell?

Back

Exocytosis

Front

In a sugar water solution, what is the sugar considered?

Back

Solute

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

Balance, or maintaining relatively stable conditions.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

To regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What is diffusion?

Back

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

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

What is active transport?

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The movement of molecules against their concentration gradient, requiring energy.

Front

What is endocytosis?

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The process by which cells take in large particles by engulfing them.