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Eukaryote
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Any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms whose cell contains a distinct, membrane-bond cell compartments
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Prokaryote
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Any of the group of organisms primarily characterized by the lack of true nucleus and membrane- bond cell compartments |
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Selective permeable
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A feature and a function of the plasma membrane that is essential to maintain homeostasis by regularity the passage of some substances while preventing others from entering the cell.
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Diffusion
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A type of passive transport( |
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Facilitated diffusion |
When molecules move (diffuse) via special transport found within the cell membrane.
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Osmosis
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Tendency of water to flow from a hypotonic solution |
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Isotonic
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Having equal tension or pressure |
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Hypertonic
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Higher concentration |
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Hypotonic
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Lower concentration |
