Cell Transport Mechanisms Quiz
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What is the primary characteristic of active transport?

  • It relies on diffusion to move substances.
  • It occurs spontaneously without energy input.
  • It requires energy to move substances. (correct)
  • It moves substances along a concentration gradient.
  • Which of the following correctly describes the direction of movement in active transport?

  • Across the membrane based on osmotic pressure.
  • From high to low concentration.
  • Through the cell membrane without energy.
  • From low to high concentration. (correct)
  • What energy source is primarily used in active transport mechanisms?

  • Potential energy from gradients.
  • Kinetic energy from molecular movement.
  • Chemical energy from ATP. (correct)
  • Thermal energy from heat.
  • Active transport is essential for which of the following functions?

    <p>Maintaining ion balance within cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would active transport be utilized by a cell?

    <p>To absorb glucose when its concentration is lower inside the cell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of energy utilized by cells is accounted for by the primary Na+/K+ ATPase pump?

    <p>24%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following tissues utilizes the highest percentage of energy for the Na+/K+ ATPase pump?

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

    Why is the Na+/K+ ATPase pump crucial for neuron function?

    <p>It maintains membrane potential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to the Na+/K+ ATPase pump, which other process contributes to cell membrane transport?

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

    How does the energy consumption of the Na+/K+ ATPase pump compare in neurons and kidneys?

    <p>Kidneys consume more energy than neurons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Avogadro's number?

    <p>6.022 x 10^23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An osmole is defined as which of the following?

    <p>The number of osmotically active particles one mole liberates in solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many particles are in one mole of a substance according to Avogadro's number?

    <p>6.022 x 10^23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a substance dissociates into three particles in solution, how many osmoles would 2 moles of that substance yield?

    <p>6 osmoles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements regarding moles and osmoles is incorrect?

    <p>All moles of compounds dissociate into a single particle in solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of substances can readily dissolve in the lipid bilayer?

    <p>Lipid-soluble substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does lipid solubility affect the rate of diffusion through the lipid bilayer?

    <p>It is directly proportional to the rate of diffusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is likely to diffuse easily through the lipid bilayer?

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

    Which characteristic of a substance would hinder its diffusion through the lipid bilayer?

    <p>High molecular weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary barrier that lipid-soluble substances must navigate to enter a cell?

    <p>Lipid bilayer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process occurs when a molecule enters a channel and binds to a receptor on a protein carrier?

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

    Which component is necessary for the transport of a molecule via a protein carrier?

    <p>Specific receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario would a molecule most likely bind to a receptor on a protein carrier?

    <p>When it enters a channel protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a likely characteristic of the receptor on the protein carrier?

    <p>It changes shape upon binding the molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the channel play in the transport process described?

    <p>It provides a pathway for the molecule to enter the receptor site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mole and Osmole

    • A mole of any substance contains Avogadro's number of atoms, which is 6.02214076 x 1023.
    • An osmole is the number of osmotically active particles (molecules) that one mole liberates in solution.

    Active Transport

    • Active transport moves substances across the cell membrane against an electrochemical gradient.
    • Active transport requires energy.

    Primary Active Transport (Na+/K+ ATPase Pump)

    • The Na+/K+ ATPase pump uses 24% of energy utilized by cells, 70% in neurons, and 90% in kidneys.
    • It helps maintain cell volume and membrane potential.

    Passive Transport: Diffusion Through the Lipid Bilayer

    • Lipid soluble substances, like oxygen and nitrogen, can dissolve directly in the lipid bilayer.
    • The rate of diffusion through the lipid bilayer is directly proportional to the substance's lipid solubility.

    Passive Transport: Facilitated Diffusion

    • Facilitated diffusion uses a protein carrier to transport molecules across the membrane.
    • The molecule to be transported enters the channel and then becomes bound to a specific receptor on the protein carrier.

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    Test your knowledge on various cell transport mechanisms including active and passive transport. This quiz covers concepts like moles, osmolality, and the specifics of the Na+/K+ ATPase pump. Challenge yourself on how substances move across cell membranes!

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