4. Transport In And Out Of Cells Flashcards

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What is Diffusion?

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  • The movement of substances in and out of cells

* Higher to lower concentration until evenly spread out

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What are the factors affecting Diffusion?

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  • Temperature

* Surface area

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What is Osmosis?

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Water moving across cell membranes

• Diffusion Of water from a DILUTE solution to a CONCENTRATED solution

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What is Active Transport?

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Moves substances against a concentration gradient - low to high!!!

• Requires energy from respiration

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