9.2 Flashcards
hypotonic
more water than solute
hypertonic
more solute than water
isotonic
equal amounts of solute to water
which direction is concentration likely to go
toward the more hypertonic solution
simple diffusion vs facilitated diffusion
simple diffusion lets certain molecules pass the membrane (which is made by phospholipids) . Only small and nonpolar things can pass. facilitated diffusion uses proteins to let other things pass the membrane. No energy is required and it is specific. substances still go from high to low concentration.
why is it important to have small cells
because it has the most efficient SA/V ratio
What is active transport
when cells need to move molecules against concentration gradient
exocytosis
moving big things out side cell using vesicles
endocytosis
moving big things inside the cell using vesicles