Active Transport Flashcards

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What is the process of active transport?

A

-A molecule binds to the carrier protein and uses ATP to change shape.
-As the shape is changed the molecule passes through.

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What molecules does active transport require from the membrane?

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Carrie proteins.

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Where does active transport happen?

A

The roots of plants to absorb minerals.

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Does active transport plateau?

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No as the concentration in the cell is always increasing and constantly moving into the cell.

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What process are large substances moved by and does it require energy/ATP?

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-Bulk transport.
-Active process (require ATP).

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What are the two types of bulk transport?

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-Exocytosis and endocytosis.

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What is exocytosis and endocytosis?

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Exocytosis- moving out of the cell.
-Endocytosis- moving into the cell.

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What are the two types of endocytosis and what are they used for?

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-Phagocytosis for solids.
-Pinocytosis for liquids.

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How do vesicles play a role in endo and exocytosis?

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-Move by being attached to the cytoskeleton.
-Can fuse with the plasma membrane to take in or expel content.

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