Cellular Processes: Passive

Question 1

Passive processes

Answer 1

• Do not require energy or activity of the cell membrane

- Molecules move because of difference in concentration, pressure, or temperature

Question 2

Diffusion

Answer 2

The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration to equalize concentrations

Question 3

Osmosis

Answer 3

The movement of water across a cell membrane from an area of low concentration to high concentration to equalize the fluid concentration on both sides of the membrane

Question 4

Filtration

Answer 4

The movement of water and molecules across a cell membrane due to pressure