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phospholipid
lipid that contains phosphorus and that is a structural component
lipid bi-layer
basic structure of a biological membrane composed of two layers of phospholipids
equilibrium
state that exists when the concentration of a substance is the same throughout a space
concentration gradient
difference in the concentration of a substance across a distance
diffusion
movement of particles from regions of higher density to regions of lower density
carrier protein
protein that transports substances across a cell membrane
osmosis
diffusion of water or another solvent from a more dilute solution to a more concentrated solution through a membrane that is premeable to the solvent
sodium-potassium pump
carrier protein that uses ATP to actively transport sodium ions out of a cell and potassium ions into the cell
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