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What is the primary characteristic of passive transport?
What is the primary characteristic of passive transport?
Which statement is true regarding active transport?
Which statement is true regarding active transport?
What role does ATP play in active transport?
What role does ATP play in active transport?
What is a defining feature of the cytoplasmic membrane relevant to transport?
What is a defining feature of the cytoplasmic membrane relevant to transport?
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In which way do passive transport proteins differ from active transport proteins?
In which way do passive transport proteins differ from active transport proteins?
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What happens to the transport protein after the phosphate group is removed during active transport?
What happens to the transport protein after the phosphate group is removed during active transport?
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Which of the following mechanisms requires specific transport systems for nutrient uptake?
Which of the following mechanisms requires specific transport systems for nutrient uptake?
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What does the term 'concentration gradient' refer to?
What does the term 'concentration gradient' refer to?
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Study Notes
Membrane Transport Mechanism in Cells
- Essential for cell growth and normal function through nutrient uptake from the environment.
- Specificity in uptake mechanisms ensures that only necessary substances are acquired, avoiding harmful compounds.
- Transport systems are integrated within the cytoplasmic membrane, which is selectively permeable.
Types of Transport Systems
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Diffusion across lipid bilayer: Involves the movement of small or nonpolar molecules directly through the membrane.
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Passive Transport:
- Involves solute flow via passive transport proteins.
- Operates along concentration gradients (high to low concentration).
- Does not require cellular energy for function.
- Allows bidirectional movement of solutes.
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Active Transport:
- Moves molecules from an area of lower concentration to higher concentration, against the concentration gradient.
- Requires activation of transport proteins and consumes energy, primarily in the form of ATP.
- ATP donates a phosphate group, which alters the shape and affinity of the transport protein for the solute.
- After the solute is released on the opposite side of the membrane, the phosphate group is removed, allowing the protein to return to its original state.
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This quiz explores the various mechanisms of membrane transport essential for cell growth and function. It covers both passive and active transport systems, detailing how substances move across the cell membrane. Test your understanding of these critical cellular processes!
