Cell Transport: Facilitated Diffusion and Osmosis

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Which process involves the movement of substances out of the cell?

  • Exocytosis (correct)
  • Endocytosis
  • Pinocytosis
  • Phagocytosis

What is the main energy currency used by cells to power their functions?

  • ADP
  • DNA
  • ATP (correct)
  • RNA

In which type of endocytosis does the cell engulf and digest particles?

  • Exocytosis
  • Pinocytosis
  • Receptor-mediated endocytosis
  • Phagocytosis (correct)

Which transport mechanism is considered passive and does not require energy input?

<p>Facilitated diffusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the movement of substances into the cell?

<p>Endocytosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process requires additional energy for substances to move from lower to higher concentration?

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

Which type of molecules can easily move between phospholipids through simple diffusion?

<p>Small, hydrophobic molecules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of transport is independent of concentration gradients and requires additional energy?

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

In which process does the cell expend additional energy to move substances down their concentration gradient?

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

What is the main difference between passive transport and facilitated diffusion?

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

Which type of transport involves substances moving from high to low concentration without the need for additional energy?

<p>Facilitated diffusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between facilitated diffusion and simple diffusion?

<p>Facilitated diffusion requires assistance from specific transport proteins, while simple diffusion does not. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an isotonic environment, why does a cell experience no net gain or loss of water?

<p>The water concentration is the same on both sides of the membrane. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the movement of macromolecules that are too large to be transported by proteins?

<p>Endocytosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to plant cells in a hypotonic environment?

<p>They maintain turgidity by gaining water. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do molecules move in active transport compared to passive transport?

<p>Active transport requires energy to move molecules against the gradient; passive transport does not. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes exocytosis from endocytosis?

<p>Exocytosis involves the release of substances outside the cell; endocytosis brings substances into the cell. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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