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simple diffusion
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The movement of solutes from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration. Down the concentration gradient.
High to low. No energy required. Passive |
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facilitated diffusion
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The movement of large substances from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.
This uses transport proteins to allow the substances through the cell membrane. High to low. Down the concentration gradient. |
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active transport
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Substances move into the cell from low to high concentrations.
Moves through transport proteins. Requires energy (ATP) |
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Endocytosis
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large particles taken into the cell in vesicles.
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Exocytosis
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Large particles removed from the cell in vesicles.
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Phagocytosis
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"Cell eating"
A cell takes in large solids such as food or bacteria. A type of endocytosis |
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Pinocytosis
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"Cell drinking"
A cell takes in liquids. Uses vesicles. A form of endocytosis |
