Summer Exams 2K16

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where can you find stem cells in plants?
in the Meri-stem
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what is the definition of biomimicry?
using ideas from nature to solve our problems
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what are the 3 processes for transport in cells?
1. DIFFUSION 2. OSMOSIS (water only) 3. ACTIVE TRANSPORT
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what is diffusion?
The net movement of Particles of a gas or a solute moving from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
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what is osmosis?
The net movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration of water along a concentration gradient
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What is Active Transport?
The movement of substances against a concentration gradient or across a cell membrane using energy.
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what is an example of Active Transport?
The absorbtion of mineral ions by root hairs.
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what is an example of Diffusion?
water vapour diffuses out of samita.
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what is an example of Osmosis?
water being absorbed by root hairs
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