Transport across cell membranes Flashcards
1
Q
what is the cell membrane composed of?
A
Phospholipids and proteins
2
Q
Describe Passive Transport
A
Doesn’t require energy and is a high concentration to a low concentration
3
Q
Give an example of Passive transport
A
Diffusion/Osmosis
4
Q
Describe active Transport
A
Requires energy and Is low concentration to a high concentration
5
Q
What does turgid mean?
A
Vacuole has swollen due to water gain
6
Q
What does plasmolysed
A
Vacuole has shrunk due to water loss
