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What type of transport does a sodium ion use when moving from the outside to the inside of a cell?
How does a sodium ion move from the inside to the outside of a cell?
What characterizes the transport of potassium ions moving from the inside to the outside of a cell?
Which of the following accurately describes the movement of water molecules across a membrane?
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What type of transport is utilized by carbon dioxide molecules as they move across a membrane?
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How do potassium ions move from the outside to the inside of a cell against their concentration gradient?
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What type of transport mechanism do oxygen molecules primarily use to enter a cell?
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Which of the following ions is primarily moved by an active transport mechanism in cells?
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What role does the nucleolus play in the cell?
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Which of the following best describes a gene?
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Which type of transport is primarily involved in moving ions across the cell membrane against their concentration gradient?
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What is the primary function of the nuclear envelope?
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What is the main function of the sodium-potassium transporter pump?
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How do glucose molecules typically enter a cell?
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Which of the following describes a feature of ribosomes?
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In which direction do molecules typically move during passive transport?
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What is the process by which fluid droplets move into the cell called?
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Which statement regarding large proteins is true?
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What mechanism is involved in the transport of solid particles into the cell?
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When ions are involved in cell transport, what defines an ion?
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What type of transport occurs when substances move from an area of low concentration to high concentration?
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What is the primary difference between passive diffusion and facilitated diffusion?
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Study Notes
Sodium-Potassium Transporter Pump
- Operates against concentration gradient, moving sodium ions outside and potassium ions inside the cell.
- Active transport mechanism requires energy input.
Transport of Glucose, Amino Acids, and Fatty Acids
- Utilize facilitated diffusion through protein carriers.
- Move from high to low concentration, does not require energy.
Proteins and Vesicular Transport
- Large proteins synthesized by the cell are exported through active transport.
- Transport occurs via secretory vesicles in a process called exocytosis.
Cell Membrane Transport Mechanisms
- Pinocytosis: Active transport mechanism for fluid droplets entering the cell.
- Phagocytosis: Active mechanism for solid particles entering the cell.
Passive Transport Mechanisms
- Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Molecules: Move via simple diffusion, from high to low concentration.
- Water Molecules: Move through osmosis, primarily via aquaporins, from high to low concentration.
- Sodium Ions: Passively move through Na+ ion channels from high to low concentration.
Active Transport for Ions
- Sodium ions moving inside to outside the cell utilizes the sodium-potassium transporter pump (active).
- Potassium ions can passively exit through K+ ion channels (high to low concentration) or actively enter the cell from outside.
Genetic Material in the Cell
- Each chromosome consists of thousands of genes, which are segments containing information for protein synthesis.
- The nucleolus is responsible for producing ribosomes, important for protein production and cell function.
Summary of Ion Movement
- Sodium and potassium ions have distinct transport mechanisms: passive (facilitated diffusion) and active (sodium-potassium transporter).
- Concentration gradients dictate the movement of various molecules across the cell membrane.
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Test your knowledge on different transport mechanisms in biology, including sodium-potassium pumps and facilitated diffusion. This quiz covers concepts of concentration gradients and the transport of molecules such as glucose and amino acids.
