Transport In Cells

Question 1

Aerobic Respiration

Answer 1

Respiration that requires oxygen

Question 2

Amino acids

Answer 2

The building blocks that make up a protein molecule

Question 3

Bacteria

Answer 3

Single celled microorganisms, some of which are pathogenic in humans, animals and plants.

Question 4

Active transport

Answer 4

A movement of molecules across a cell membrane to a higher concentration

Question 5

Alveoli

Answer 5

Tiny air sacs at the end of bronchioles . The alveoli are where the lungs and blood exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

Question 6

Diffusion

Answer 6

The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration

Question 7

Passive transport

Answer 7

Transport of molecules thats occurs as a result of the random movement of particles so that there is a net movement from a higher to lower concentration. Passive transport does not require energy.

Question 8

Partially permeable

Answer 8

It allows water and other small molecules to pass through, but not larger molecules such as starch

Question 9

Villi

Answer 9

They increase the surface area of the small intestine