AQA B3 - Diffusion,Osmosis and Active Transport

A quiz based around the fundamental aspects of B3 Unit 1

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  • Created on: 11-05-13 18:45
What is diffusion?
Movement of a substance from a High to Low concentration , through a semi permeable membrane
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What is Active Transport?
The movement of a substance from a Low to High concentration through special channels in the Membrane
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What is Transpiration?
The loss of Water Vapour through the underside of a leaf
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What speeds up Transpiration?
Hot, dry and windy conditions
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Why are there more Mitochondria in cells that use Active Transport a lot?
To provide the excess energy required for Active Transport
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What is a Concentration Gradient?
A High to Low movement
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What is the difference between Osmosis and Diffusion?
Osmosis is the movement of water, and Diffusion can be other substances
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What is Active Transport?

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The movement of a substance from a Low to High concentration through special channels in the Membrane

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What is Transpiration?

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What speeds up Transpiration?

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Why are there more Mitochondria in cells that use Active Transport a lot?

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