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Chap. 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| phospholipids | alipid that is a stuctural component in the cell membrane |
| lipid bilayer | composed of two layers of phospholipids |
| equilibrium | the state consentration being the same throughout space |
| concentration gradient | the difference in concentration of a substance thoughout space |
| diffusion | movement of particles from high concentration to low consentration |
| carrier protein | a protein that transports substances across the cell membrane |
| osmosis | the diffusion of water through another solvent or through a membrane that is permeable |
| sodium-potassium pump | uses ATP to actively transport sodium ions out of a cell and potassium ions into a cell |
| signal | anything that serves to direct guide or warn |
| receptor protein | a protein that binds single molecules |
| second messenger | a molecule that is generated when a specific substance attaches to the receptor on the outside of the membrane |