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chapter 1
Cell structure and functions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Selectively Permeable | Some substances can pass through the membrane while others cannot. |
| Diffusion | The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to lower. |
| Osmosis | The diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane. |
| 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. |