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Passive transport moves molecules ____ their concentration gradient.
down, with
Active transport moves molecules ____ their concentration gradient.
against
The plasma membrane is made up of mostly ____ in a ____.
phospholipids, bilayer
Osmosis is the movement of ___ towards ___.
water, solute
Water molecules move across cell membranes by ___ channels.
aquaporin
_____ ______ occurs when a substance moves down its concentration gradient without help.
Passive diffusion
Protein channels in a membrane allow ____ particles and ____ molecules to pass through.
charged, larger
Microbial eating is done via ____ ____.
membrane transport
Microbes take a bite via ____ and a sip via ____.
phagocytosis, pinocytosis
A cell will swell in a ____ solution and crenate/shrink in a _____ solution.
hypotonic, hypertonic
____ molecules, including ____, pass freely through membranes.
Nonpolar, respiratory gasses or lipids
Micronutrients include ____ and ____.
vitamins, minerals
Macronutrients include ____, ____, and ____.
carbs, fats, proteins
Organic compounds must include ____ and ____.
carbon and hydrogen
The most common elements of life are ______.
CHONPS
Cells are made up of mostly _____.
water
