Cell Membrane Structure and Function Quiz
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Which type of transport moves molecules from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration through carrier proteins?

  • Endocytosis
  • Active transport (correct)
  • Passive transport
  • Exocytosis

What form of active transport involves parts of the plasma membrane forming infoldings or outfoldings?

  • Facilitated diffusion
  • Osmosis
  • Simple diffusion
  • Cytosis (correct)

Which process involves large particles being transported by enclosing them in vesicles made from the cell surface membrane?

  • Facilitated diffusion
  • Endocytosis (correct)
  • Simple diffusion
  • Exocytosis

In which process are vesicles fused with the cell surface membrane, releasing their contents outside of the cell?

<p>Exocytosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor affects the rate of gas exchange by diffusion as it becomes more steep?

<p>Diffusion gradient becomes more steep (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is water potential measured in?

<p>Kilopascal (kPa) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As solutes are added to a solution, what happens to the water potential?

<p>It decreases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contribution of solute to the water potential called?

<p>'Solute potential' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does active transport require in order to move molecules against their concentration gradient?

<p>ATP (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of vesicles in endocytosis and exocytosis?

<p>Fusing with cell membrane to release contents outside the cell (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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