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lesson 3-4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Selectively permeable | A property of cell membranes that allows some substances to pass across it, while others cannot. |
| Passive transport | The movement of dissolved materials across a cell membrane without using cellular energy. |
| Diffusion | The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. |
| Osmosis | The diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane |
| Active transport | The movement of materials across a cell membrane using cellular energy. |
| Endocytosis | The process by which the cell membrane takes particles into the cell by changing shape and engulfing the particles. |
| Exocytosis | The process by which the vacuole surrounding particles fuses with the cell membrane, forcing the contents out of the cell. |