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What is a key factor that influences the type and magnitude of transport across a membrane?
What is a key factor that influences the type and magnitude of transport across a membrane?
Which process involves movement of substances against their concentration gradient requiring energy input?
Which process involves movement of substances against their concentration gradient requiring energy input?
In which scenario does water move to areas of highest concentration of solute?
In which scenario does water move to areas of highest concentration of solute?
Which of the following is an example of primary active transport?
Which of the following is an example of primary active transport?
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Which term best describes a solution that has a higher solute concentration compared to the egg's internal environment?
Which term best describes a solution that has a higher solute concentration compared to the egg's internal environment?
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What is the primary factor that dictates the direction of water movement in osmosis?
What is the primary factor that dictates the direction of water movement in osmosis?
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If a cell is placed in a solution where the solute concentration is equal to that inside the cell, what term describes this situation?
If a cell is placed in a solution where the solute concentration is equal to that inside the cell, what term describes this situation?
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In passive transport, which process involves molecules moving through a protein channel down their concentration gradient?
In passive transport, which process involves molecules moving through a protein channel down their concentration gradient?
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What is the primary difference between iso-osmotic and hyper-osmotic solutions?
What is the primary difference between iso-osmotic and hyper-osmotic solutions?
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In the context of osmosis, what is the significance of equilibrium?
In the context of osmosis, what is the significance of equilibrium?
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Which scenario best describes a hyper-osmotic solution?
Which scenario best describes a hyper-osmotic solution?
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If a cell is placed in a solution where the solute concentration is lower than inside the cell, what term describes this situation?
If a cell is placed in a solution where the solute concentration is lower than inside the cell, what term describes this situation?
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What is the primary difference between hyper-osmotic and hypo-osmotic solutions?
What is the primary difference between hyper-osmotic and hypo-osmotic solutions?
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Which type of transport mechanism requires an input of energy in the form of ATP?
Which type of transport mechanism requires an input of energy in the form of ATP?
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In facilitated diffusion, how do molecules move across the membrane?
In facilitated diffusion, how do molecules move across the membrane?
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If a solution has a higher solute concentration compared to the egg's internal environment, what term describes this situation?
If a solution has a higher solute concentration compared to the egg's internal environment, what term describes this situation?
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Which factor primarily influences the type and magnitude of transport across a membrane?
Which factor primarily influences the type and magnitude of transport across a membrane?
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What differentiates simple diffusion from facilitated diffusion?
What differentiates simple diffusion from facilitated diffusion?
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In the context of transport mechanisms, what distinguishes a selective membrane from a fully permeable membrane?
In the context of transport mechanisms, what distinguishes a selective membrane from a fully permeable membrane?
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Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding osmosis?
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding osmosis?
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Which of the following examples illustrates secondary active transport?
Which of the following examples illustrates secondary active transport?
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In the context of membrane transport, what is the primary difference between simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion?
In the context of membrane transport, what is the primary difference between simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion?
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Which of the following scenarios best describes a hyper-osmotic solution?
Which of the following scenarios best describes a hyper-osmotic solution?
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Which of the following best represents an example of primary active transport?
Which of the following best represents an example of primary active transport?
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In a scenario where a cell is placed in a solution with a higher solute concentration, but the solutes cannot pass through the membrane, what will happen to the cell's volume?
In a scenario where a cell is placed in a solution with a higher solute concentration, but the solutes cannot pass through the membrane, what will happen to the cell's volume?
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If a solution with a higher solute concentration is separated by a membrane from an area with lower solute concentration, what kind of movement will occur through the membrane?
If a solution with a higher solute concentration is separated by a membrane from an area with lower solute concentration, what kind of movement will occur through the membrane?
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Which statement best describes the outcome of diffusion through a fully permeable membrane to both water and solute?
Which statement best describes the outcome of diffusion through a fully permeable membrane to both water and solute?
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Which of the following examples best represents selective passive transport?
Which of the following examples best represents selective passive transport?
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What is a characteristic of simple diffusion based on the given information?
What is a characteristic of simple diffusion based on the given information?
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What role do voltage-gated channels play in cellular processes according to the text?
What role do voltage-gated channels play in cellular processes according to the text?
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Which factor is NOT considered when selecting the appropriate transport mechanism for a molecule?
Which factor is NOT considered when selecting the appropriate transport mechanism for a molecule?
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What distinguishes simple diffusion from diffusion through channels based on the text?
What distinguishes simple diffusion from diffusion through channels based on the text?
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When considering select passive transport, which of the following is NOT an essential factor to evaluate?
When considering select passive transport, which of the following is NOT an essential factor to evaluate?
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Which factor can influence both active and passive transport mechanisms?
Which factor can influence both active and passive transport mechanisms?
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What is a characteristic that distinguishes diffusion through channels from simple diffusion?
What is a characteristic that distinguishes diffusion through channels from simple diffusion?
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When considering factors influencing passive transport, which of the following is NOT typically a primary consideration?
When considering factors influencing passive transport, which of the following is NOT typically a primary consideration?
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Study Notes
Cell Membrane Transport
- Cells require a delicate balance between the in- and outflow of ions, nutrients, and waste products to maintain their health and function.
Active and Passive Transport
- There are two primary modes of transport for substances across cell membranes: active transport and passive transport.
- Active transport: energy-driven process that moves molecules against their concentration or electrochemical gradient, requiring cellular energy (ATP).
- Passive transport: does not require energy as substances move along their concentration gradient.
Types of Active Transport
- Primary active transport: involves transmembrane ATPases that directly transport molecules, such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium, against their concentration gradient.
- Secondary active transport: employs the energy stored in electrochemical gradients to transport other molecules against their respective gradients.
Passive Transport Mechanisms
- Simple diffusion: passive movement of molecules across the cell membrane without needing any energy input.
- Facilitated diffusion: requires a transport protein to help molecules move across the membrane.
- Osmosis: special case of passive transport that occurs when water moves across a selectively permeable membrane.
Facilitated Diffusion
- Involves the participation of carrier proteins or channel proteins that bind to specific molecules and transport them across the membrane.
- Selective, as only certain molecules can bind to the carrier or channel proteins.
Simple Diffusion
- Does not require any specific carrier or channel proteins.
- Occurs when small, nonpolar molecules can easily pass through the hydrophobic core of the lipid bilayer by random motion.
Factors Affecting Diffusion
- Concentration gradient: the larger the difference between concentrations, the higher the rate of simple diffusion.
- Molecular size: smaller molecules can pass through cell membranes more easily than larger ones.
- Lipophilicity: lipophilic molecules can pass through lipid bilayer membranes more readily than hydrophilic ones.
- Presence of carrier proteins: some molecules require specific carrier proteins to facilitate diffusion.
Primary Active Transport Examples
- Sodium-potassium pump (Na+/K+-ATPase): maintains the resting membrane potential in excitable cells.
- Calcium pump (Ca2+-ATPase): transports calcium ions out of the cell, maintaining intracellular calcium levels.
- Nutrient transporters: facilitate the transport of essential nutrients, such as glucose and amino acids, against their concentration gradients.
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This quiz covers the concepts of active and passive transport, including types and examples like simple diffusion and primary active transport. It also includes an explanation of osmosis and terms like iso-osmotic, hyper-osmotic, and hypo-osmotic. Additionally, the quiz discusses factors influencing transport mechanisms and the differences between passive and active transport through the plasma membrane.
