Biology Vocab 11-3-2014 Flashcards
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What is diffusion?
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The movement of particles move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.
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What is osmosis?
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The diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane.
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What is a active transport?
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Type of cell transport that requires energy.
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What is a passive transport?
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Type of cell transport that does not require energy.
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What is a cellular transport?
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The movement of materials into, out of, or within of a cell
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What is isotonic?
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When a cell is in a solution that has the same concentration of water and solutes as its cytoplasm.
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What is a hypotonic solution?
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If a cell is in a solution that has a lower level of concentration
