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Ch 4 Transport
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Concentration Gradient | Difference in percentage of molecules between two areas |
| Diffusion | Movement of molecules from high to low concentration |
| Passive Transport | Movement of molecules through a cell membrane from high to low concentration |
| Osmosis | Movement of water through a cell membrane from high to low concentration |
| Active Transport | Movement of molecules through a cell membrane using ATP to go from low to high concentration |
| Equilibrium | Balanced distribution of molecules |
| Membrane Protein | Helps molecules move through the cell membrane. Size and shape are key. |
| Iodine | Indicator for Starch |
| Benedict's Solution | Indicator for glucose |
| Salt | Shrinks cells |
| Distilled water | Expands cells |