Transporting substances Flashcards

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What is diffusion?

A

Substances move from a area of high concentration to an area of low concentration

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In what substances do diffusion happen in?

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Liquids and Gases

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3
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Is Energy required in diffusion?

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No

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4
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Is a membrane required?

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No

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What is osmosis?

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Diffusion of water molecules from an area of high concentration to a area of low concentration

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In what substances do osmosis happen in?

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Water molecules only

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Is energy required for osmosis?

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No

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Is a membrane required for osmosis

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Occurs over a membrane using transport proteins

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What is active transport?

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The movement of dissolved molecules into or out of a cell from a region of low concentration to high concentration

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Is energy required for active transport?

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Energy is required`

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Is a membrane required for active transport?

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Occurs over a partially permeable membrane

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