Diffusion and Osmosis Flashcards

7th grade
diffusion and osmosis terms

594166605	Diffusion	The movement of molecules from an area of greater concentration to an area of lower concentration.	1
594166606	Osmosis	The movement of water across a semi-permeadble membrane through diffusion.	2
594166607	Active Transport	The movement of molecules from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration (requiring energy).	3
594166608	A cell is always trying to reach...	equilibrium	4
594166609	Selectively Permeable Membrane	A membrane that allows certain molecules to pass through it by diffusion	5
594166610	Endocytosis	The intake of matreials through membrane sacs.	6
594166611	Exocytosis	The export of materials using membrane sacs.	7
594166612	Passive Transport	The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration; does not require energy	8
594166613	Equilibrium	The condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced; all particles become equal	9