Passive/ active transport Flashcards
1
Q
Molecules move from a high to low concentration down their concentration gradient
A
Passive Transport
2
Q
Movement of molecules from an area of high to low concentration (type of passive transport)
A
Diffusion
3
Q
Diffusion of water from a high to low concentration
A
Osmosis
4
Q
Larger molecules enter/exit with the help of protein channels
A
Facilitated Diffusion
5
Q
Movement of molecules across the cell membrane with the help of ATP
A
Active Transport
6
Q
Molecules pumped from a low to high concentration, AGAINST the concentration gradient
A
Membrane Pumps
7
Q
Process in which the plasma membrane takes in substances
A
Endocytosis
8
Q
When a cell engulfs a solid particle (example of endocytosis)
A
Phagocytosis
9
Q
Process when substances are expelled from the cell
A
Exocytosis
