9.2 Flashcards

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difference between simple and facilitated diffusion..

A

Simple is used for small non charged molecules that pass through the bilayer while faciliatated is uses proteins to move large charged molecules.

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What is the differance between Hypertonic, Hypotonic, and Isotonic

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Hypertonic: Has lots of solute and water goes toward it.
Hypotomic: Has few solute.
Isotonic: Has equal solute.

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what is Active transport.

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When cells may need to move molecules against concentration gradient and allow any type to pass.

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Why does the volume need to be minimized while surface area is maximized.

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The more volume a cell has the longer it will take for molecules and proteins to be transferd and not be as efficient.

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