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Cell Transport
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the movement of materials through a cell membrane using energy | active transport |
| transport protein that carries a specific substance across a cell membrane | carrier protein |
| protein that forms a channel to allow a particular molecule or ion to cross the cell membrane | channel protein |
| the difference in the concentration of molecules across a cell membrane | concentration gradient |
| the process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration | diffusion |
| result of diffusion where there is continuous movement of particles but no overall change in concentration | equilibrium |
| the transport of substances through a cell membrane along a concentration gradient with the help of carrier proteins | facilitated diffusion |
| the process by which organisms keep their internal conditions stable | homeostasis |
| the diffusion of water through a (selectively permeable) cell membrane | osmosis |
| the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy by the cell | passive transport |
| a protein found embedded in the cell membrane that transports molecules in and out of the cell | transport protein |