Unit 1.2 Transport Across Cell Membranes Flashcards

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1
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The cell membrane consists of ____________ and ________________________

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Proteins,phospholipids

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The cell membrane is ______________ ______________

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Selectively permeable

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3
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What is passive transport

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Passive transport occurs down a concentration gradient and does not require energy

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What is diffusion

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Diffusion is the movement of molecules down a concentration gradient from a higher to a lower concentration

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What is osmosis

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a higher water concentration to a lower water concentration through a selectively permeable membrane

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What will the animal cell happen when the higher water concentration enters the cell

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The cell will swells up and bursts

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What will the animal cell happen when the lower water concentration exits the cell

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The cell shrinks

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8
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What is active transport

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Active transport requires energy for membrane proteins to move molecules and ions against the concentration gradient

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Is diffusion active or passive

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Passive

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10
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Is diffusion with or against concentration gradient

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With concentration gradient

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11
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What are the molecules of diffusion

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Glucose,O2,CO2

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12
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Is osmosis active or passive

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Passive

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13
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Is osmosis with or against concentration gradient

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With concentration gradient

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14
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What is the molecule of osmosis

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Water

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15
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Is active transport active or passive

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Active

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16
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Is active transport with or against concentration gradient

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Active transport is against concentration gradient

17
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What are the molecules of active transport

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Sodium,potassium