Chap 2 Flashcards
1
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diffusion
A
movement of particles from higher to lower density
2
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osmosis
A
diffusion of water
3
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passive transport
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movement of substances across the cell membrane w/o the use of energy
4
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active transport
A
movement of substances across the cell membrane w/ the use of energy
5
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endocytosis
A
when a particle enters a cell
6
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exocytosis
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when a particle exits a cell
7
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photosynthesis
A
when plants make food
8
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cellular respiration
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the process where cells use oxygen to produce energy from food
9
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fermentation
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breakdown of food w/o the use of oxygen
10
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cell cycle
A
life cycle of a cell
11
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chromosome
A
made up of DNA and protein, main ring of DNA
12
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homologous chromosomes
A
alike chromosomes
13
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mitosis
A
process of cell division
14
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cytokinesis
A
division of cytoplasm in a cell
