Cell Membrane and Selective Permeability Quiz
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What type of proteins bind to molecules and change shape to shuttle them across the membrane?

  • Channel proteins
  • Carrier proteins (correct)
  • Transport proteins
  • Pumps
  • What force decides the direction of transport based on the concentration of what is being moved?

  • Chemical force (correct)
  • Electrochemical gradient
  • Electrical force
  • Passive transport
  • What type of transport requires the hydrolysis of ATP (or GTP) to move substances?

  • Pumps (correct)
  • Passive transport
  • Diffusion
  • Facilitated transport
  • What is the difference in electric charge between the inside and outside of the cell called?

    <p>Membrane potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can membrane potential be measured?

    <p>With tiny glass electrodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of the plasma membrane allows cells to control the concentration of ions in and out side of the cell?

    <p>Permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of molecules cross the membrane easily due to their ability to dissolve in the lipid bilayer?

    <p>Hydrophobic molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of transport do molecules move from low concentration to high concentration using energy from ATP hydrolysis?

    <p>Primary active transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ability of a solution to cause a cell to gain or lose water called?

    <p>Osmosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of transport protein speeds the passive movement of molecules across the membrane down the gradient?

    <p>Channel proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of transport requires the expenditure of energy and usually provides it through the hydrolysis of ATP?

    <p>Active transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

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