Set: Cell Membrane

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TermDefinition
Cell MembraneThe layer that surrounds all cells, controlling what goes in and out
PhospholipidThe main molecule that makes up cell membranes
Selectively PermeableAllowing some things to go through, but not others
HydrophobicAvoids water
HydrophilicDrawn toward water
DiffusionThe natural movement of molecules from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration
OsmosisThe diffusion of water
EquilibriumThe state at which concentrations are balanced, and diffusion essentially "stops"
Passive TransportWhen molecules move across a membrane without the use of any energy (by diffusion)
Active TransportWhen membrane proteins use energy to push molecules across

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Creator j_edwards
Created February 11, 2009
Group EdwardsBioSLz
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  1. Selectively Permeable Allowing some things to go through, but not others - 34 misses
  2. Phospholipid The main molecule that makes up cell membranes - 31 misses
  3. Equilibrium The state at which concentrations are balanced, and diffusion essentially "stops" - 30 misses
  4. Diffusion The natural movement of molecules from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration - 17 misses
  5. Passive Transport When molecules move across a membrane without the use of any energy (by diffusion) - 12 misses
  6. Hydrophobic Avoids water - 12 misses
  7. Active Transport When membrane proteins use energy to push molecules across - 11 misses