Explore Cellular Transport Mechanisms

Select all of the parts of the cell theory

• Cells are the basic unit of life

• All organisms are made of cells

• All cells come from pre-existing cells

• All cells have a cell wall

• Cells are the most complex unit of life

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

This organelle is selectively permeable, meaning it can allow certain substances to pass through.

• Chloroplast

• Cell Membrane

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

_________ is a type of passive transport where materials move across a membrane without the use of ATP energy.

• Diffusion

• Endocytosis

• Active Transport

• Protein doorways

___________ is a type of passive transport where water passes across the cell membrane.

• Diffusion

• Active Transport

• Endocytosis

• Osmosis

T/F: In passive transport, particles always move from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

• True

• False

T/F: Passive transport requires the use of ATP energy to move particles.

• True

• False

What is the cell membrane's job / function?

• To produce energy for the cell's functions.

• To produce proteins for the cell.

• To control what goes into and out of the cell.

• To package proteins that will be transported out of the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

What is the type of transport that moves substances through a cell membrane from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration without using the cell’s energy?

• Passive Transport

• Active Transport

What type of passive transport moves small molecules (like gasses) through a cell membrane from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

What type of passive transport moves water molecules only through a cell membrane from areas of high to low concentration?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion