biology quiz 2 Flashcards
- “Particles are in constant, random motion”
- Helps materials move across the cell membrane.
Brownian Motion
Difference in concentration between two areas.
Concentration Gradient
Molecules move from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration
This is called…
moving down a concentration gradient
…help move materials across the cell membrane
Concentration Gradients
Occurs when molecules are evenly distributed on either side of the cell membrane.
Equilibrium
The overall (net) flow of molecules..
does not change.
The molecules (?do/do not?) stop moving after reaching equilibrium.
DO NOT
What are the 3 ways in which molecules will be transported across the cell membrane in order to reach equilibrium?
- Passive transport
- Active transport
- Endocytosis/Exocytosis
The movement across cell membranes WITHOUT the input of energy.
Passive transport
Three types of passive transport
- Diffusion
- Facilitated diffusion
- Osmosis
Is the overall (net) movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
Diffusion
The particles move DOWN their concentration gradient to reach equilibrium
DOES NOT REQUIRE ENERGY
Diffusion
The use of transport proteins to help, or facilitate, the diffusion of particles across the cell membrane.
Facilitated Diffusion
Occurs DOWN a concentration gradient.
This is still passive transport so NO energy is required
Facilitated Diffusion
Facilitated diffusion is used for:
Molecules that are too big.
Charged Ions.
2 Types of transport proteins
- Carrier proteins
- Channel proteins
Used to transport molecules which are TOO BIG (ex. sugar)
They CHANGE SHAPE to allow certain molecules to cross the cell.
Carrier Protein
Used to transport CHARGED IONS.
Forms a TUNNEL-LIKE PORE in the membrane.
When the pores are open, they allow charged ions in and out of the cell.
Channel Proteins
The diffusion of WATER across the membrane.
Water moves from high to low
Water moves down its concentration gradient.
Does not require energy.
Osmosis
Solution with MORE WATER MOLECULES and LESS SOLUTE (PARTICLES)
a cell placed in the solution will SWELL
Hypotonic solution
Solution with LESS WATER MOLECULES and MORE SOLUTE (PARTICLES)
a cell placed in the solution will SHRINK
Hypertonic solution
When the concentration of solute outside the cell is the SAME as the concentration of solute inside the cell.
A cell placed in the solution will REMAIN THE SAME.
Isotonic solution
Allow the passage of some materials but not others.
Cell membranes
membrane properties
membranes can ______ according to each cells needs.
Therefore, membranes are fluid and flexible.
Called…
change, “Fluid-Mosaic Model”.
Composed of a double layer of phospholipids.
Proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates are embedded between the layers.
Membrane structure