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Membrane/Transport
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carrier protein | Protein embedded in membrane that allows materials to go into and out of the cell |
| Receptor protein | Protein embedded in membrane that attaches to materials based on shape |
| Phospholipids | Arranged in two layers in the cell membrane |
| Selective permeability | Allowing only certain materials to cross the cell membrane |
| Equilibrium | Equal on both sides |
| Passive transport | Movement of molecules that does NOT require energy |
| Active transport | Movement of molecules that DOES require energy |
| Osmosis | Diffusion of water |
| ATP | energy |
| Starch | Large molecule made of hundreds of glucose molecules |
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barr.bridgette