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What is the primary function of carrier proteins in active transport?
What is the primary function of carrier proteins in active transport?
Which of the following statements about active transport is true?
Which of the following statements about active transport is true?
What factor is crucial for the process of active uptake in cells?
What factor is crucial for the process of active uptake in cells?
How does the binding of solute molecules occur in the active transport process?
How does the binding of solute molecules occur in the active transport process?
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What is a defining characteristic of carrier proteins used in active transport?
What is a defining characteristic of carrier proteins used in active transport?
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What is the direction of movement in diffusion?
What is the direction of movement in diffusion?
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Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting the rate of diffusion?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting the rate of diffusion?
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How does an increase in temperature affect diffusion?
How does an increase in temperature affect diffusion?
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How does stirring influence diffusion?
How does stirring influence diffusion?
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What effect does size of molecules have on diffusion?
What effect does size of molecules have on diffusion?
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Study Notes
Diffusion
- Movement of particles occurs from areas of higher concentration to areas of lower concentration, following a concentration gradient.
- Random motion of molecules facilitates diffusion by allowing substances to spread out.
Factors Affecting Rate of Diffusion (TADS)
- Temperature: Higher temperatures increase kinetic energy, leading to a faster diffusion rate (e.g., ammonia diffuses quicker when heated).
- Distance: Greater distances result in longer diffusion times.
- Air Current: If air currents align with the diffusion direction, the rate of diffusion increases.
- Stirring: Enhances diffusion by increasing the kinetic energy of molecules.
- Size of Molecules: Smaller molecules generally diffuse faster.
- Surface Area to Volume Ratio: Higher ratios facilitate increased diffusion rates.
- Concentration Gradient: Larger differences in concentration accelerate diffusion.
Importance of Diffusion
- Essential for gas exchange in all living organisms.
- Plays a critical role in photosynthesis by obtaining carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.
Active Transport
- Defined as the movement of particles against their concentration gradient—from lower to higher concentration—using energy from respiration.
- Utilizes Carrier Proteins found in cell membranes that transport particles by binding specifically to them.
Mechanism of Carrier Proteins
- A solute molecule binds to the carrier’s specific site.
- Energy is employed to rotate the carrier protein, moving the solute to a region of higher concentration.
Factors Affecting Active Uptake
- Number of mitochondria in the cell is crucial, as they generate the energy required for active transport through aerobic respiration.
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This quiz explores the process of diffusion, focusing on how particles move from high to low concentration areas. It delves into key factors that affect the rate of diffusion, including temperature, distance, and molecular size. Understand the importance of diffusion in biological systems.
