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Sci cell environment
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell membrane | Controls what enters and leaves a cell |
| Selectively permeable | Let’s some substance pass through, but not others |
| Concentration | The amount of a substance in a given space |
| Diffusion | The overall movement of molecules from higher to lower concentration |
| Osmosis | The diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane |
| Passive transport | Moves materials through the cell membrane without using cell energy |
| Active transport | Moves materials through the cell membrane using cell energy |