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Membrane/Transport
Term | Definition |
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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 |