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selectively permeably
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substances that can move into and out of a cell.
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Diffusion
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is the process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
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passive transport
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the movement of dissolved materials across a cell membrane without using the cell's energy
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osmosis
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is the diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane.
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active transport
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is the movement of materials across a cell membrane using cellular energy
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endocytosis
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the cell membrane changes shape and engulfs the particle
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exocytosis
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allows large particles to leave a cell.
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