2.1 Flashcards

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The movement of particles from regions of higher density to lower density to regions of lower density

A

Diffusion

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The diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane

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Osmosis

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3
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Particles that help make up water

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Molecules

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4
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Only certain substances can pass through

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Semipermable

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5
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Small particles pass the cell membrane through passageways called

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Channels

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The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy by the cell.

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Passive Transport

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The movement of substances across the cell membrane that requires the cell to use energy

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Active Transport

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The process by which a cell membrane surrounds a particle and encloses the particle in a vesicle to bring the particles into the cell

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Endocytosis

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The process in which a cell releases a particle by enclosing the particle in a vesicle that then moves to the cell surface and fuses with the cell membrane

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Exocytosis

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