Methods of transport across cell membranes

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What is diffusion
Net movement of molecules/ions from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration
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Which factors affect diffusion
Temp, conc, size of molecule, thickness of membrane (longer pathway), surface area
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What is active transport
Movement of molecules using metabolic energy (ATP)
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What is facilitated diffusion
Passive movement of molecules across membranes down their conc gradient aided by transport proteins
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What is bulk transport
Movement of molecules cross a membrane by vesicles (ATP required)
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Endocytosis
Formation of vesicles by plasma membrane which moves molecules INTO the cell
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Exocytosis
Fusion of vesicles with plasma membrane which moves molecules OUT of the cell (If you also take chemistry remember exo and endo thermic)
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What is osmosis
Movement of water molecules from a region of higher water potential to a region of lower water potential across a partially permeable membrane
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