4. Transport In And Out Of Cells Flashcards
1
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What is Diffusion?
A
- The movement of substances in and out of cells
* Higher to lower concentration until evenly spread out
2
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What are the factors affecting Diffusion?
A
- Temperature
* Surface area
3
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What is Osmosis?
A
Water moving across cell membranes
• Diffusion Of water from a DILUTE solution to a CONCENTRATED solution
4
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What is Active Transport?
A
Moves substances against a concentration gradient - low to high!!!
• Requires energy from respiration