Cellular Transport Flashcards
AP Biology
Movement of molecules down their concentration gradient without the use of energy
Diffusion
Passive diffusion of water down its concentration gradient across selectively permeable membranes. Diffusion of H2O
Osmosis
Water moves from a region of ____ water concentration to a region of ____ water concentration
High, Low
Water will flow from a region with a _____ solute concentration to a ______ solute concentration
Lower, Higher
Characterizes a solution that has a higher solute concentration than does a neighboring solution. More solution
Hypertonic
Characterizes a soluton that has a lower solute concentration than a neighboring solution. Less solution
Hypotonic
Solution that has the same solute concentration as surrounding solutions. Same solution
Isotonic
Which would water go to? 30% salt or 60% salt?
60% salt as it is 40% water, water goes to the lower water (to make things balanced)
A substance dissolved in a solution
Solute
Animal cells love ________ solution
Isotonic
Plant cells love _________ solution
Hypotonic
Channel protein that allows passage of water
Aquaporin
Moves multiple molecules at once, minimizes energy usage
Cotransport
One moves down
Unaporter
Two move down
Symporter