Selectively Permeable

Some substances can pass through the membrane while others cannot.

The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

The diffusion of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane.

The movement of dissolved materials through a cell membrane without using cellular energy.

The movement of materials through a cell membrane using cellular energy.

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Mr. Shultz Chapt 3-2

The Cell in its Environment

Question	Answer
Selectively Permeable	Some substances can pass through the membrane while others cannot.
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 through a selectively permeable membrane.
Passive Transport	The movement of dissolved materials through a cell membrane without using cellular energy.
Active Transport	The movement of materials through a cell membrane using cellular energy.