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ch1intro to cells2.0
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| selectively permeable | a property of cell membranes that allows some substances to pass across it |
| 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 vacole surrounding particles fuses with the cell membrane forcing the contents out of the cells |