Cellular Transport Review

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• D. Produce energy

• B. Synthesize proteins

• A. Regulate homeostasis

• C. Store genetic material

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What type of molecules can pass through the cell membrane via simple diffusion?

• D. Proteins

• C. Charged ions

• B. Small non-polar molecules

• A. Large polar molecules

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

What is the process called when transport proteins help molecules pass through the cell membrane?

• A. Active transport

• B. Osmosis

• C. Facilitated diffusion

• D. Endocytosis

Which type of transport requires energy to move molecules against their concentration gradient?

• C. Osmosis

• B. Facilitated diffusion

• A. Simple diffusion

• D. Active transport

What is the molecule that powers active transport?

• B. RNA

• C. ATP

• D. Glucose

• A. DNA

What is the function of the sodium-potassium pump?

• D. Endocytosis

• A. Facilitated diffusion

• B. Osmosis

• C. Active transport

What is the process called when the cell membrane fuses with large molecules to bring them inside the cell?

• D. Simple diffusion

• A. Exocytosis

• B. Facilitated diffusion

• C. Endocytosis

What is an example of a substance that would require exocytosis to exit the cell?

• A. Oxygen gas

• B. Carbon dioxide gas

• C. Large carbohydrates

• D. Water

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

What is the function of aquaporins in the cell membrane?

• C. Facilitate the passage of ions

• D. Facilitate the passage of proteins

• B. Facilitate the passage of gases

• A. Facilitate the passage of water

Which type of transport moves with the concentration gradient of high to low concentration?

• D. Endocytosis

• C. Facilitated diffusion

• B. Osmosis

• A. Active transport