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chapter 1
cells structure and function
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| diffusion | the main method by which small molecules move across the cell membrane |
| osmosis | the diffusion of water molecules through a selectively permiable membrane |
| selectively permeable | some substances that pass through the membrane while others can not |
| passive transport | the movement of dissolved materials through a cell membrane without using cellular energy |
| active transport | the movement of materials through a cell membrane using cellular energy |