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Eukaryote |
Any of the single-celled or multi-cellular organisms whose cell contains a distinct, membrane-bound nucleus |
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Prokaryote |
Any of the group of organisms primarily characterized by the lack of true nucleus and other membrane-bound cell compartments |
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Selective permeable |
A feature and a function of the plasma membrane that is essential to maintain homeostasis by regulating the passage of some substances while preventing others from entering the cell. |
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Diffusion |
a type of passive transport (spontaneous),, therefore it is a net movement of molecules in and out of the cell across the cell membrane along a concentration gradient |
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Facilitated diffusion |
When molecules move (diffuse) via special transport protiens found within the cell membrane. |
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Isotonic |
Having equal tension or pressure. |
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Hypertonic |
higher concentration |
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Hypotonic |
Lower concentration |
