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A complex barrier separating the cell from its external environment |
Cell membrane |
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Cell membrane allows some molecules to enter while it keeps others out is called ____ |
Selective permeability (semi-permeability) |
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Another name for cell membrane |
Plasma membrane |
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Components of the cell membrane |
Phospholipids Cholesterol Proteins Carbohydrates |
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Characteristics of fluid-mosiac model |
The membrane is flexible, not rigid It is fluid Variety of different molecules |
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An art term used to describe a painting made of bits of glass or other objects |
Mosiac |
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Having fewer solute particles in a solution than a solvent particles |
Hypotonic |
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Water moves into cells at same rate as moving out |
Isotonic |
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Cells drinking |
Pinocytosis |
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Parts of a phospholipid that is hydrophobic |
Tail |
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Substance making up tail of phospholipids |
Fatty acid |
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Type of protein that passes of large particles and out |
Transport |
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Another name for cell membrane |
Plasma membrane |
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Found in small amounts in solution |
Solute |
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More strength |
Hypertonic |
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Movement of particles from area of high concentration to area of low consentration |
Diffusion |
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Found in large amounts in a solution |
Solvent |
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Cells eating |
Phagocytosis |
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An active process by which cells release waste or products |
Exocytosis |
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A type of diffusion where a carrier or channel protein is needed |
Facilitated |
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The alcoholic portion of the phospholipids |
Glycerol |
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When the number of molecules on one side of the membrane are the same as the other side |
Equilibrium |
