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B2.1 Movement Across the Plasma Membrane
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Total cards: 5•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What is diffusion?
Back (Answer)
Passive movement of molecules from high to low concentration.
#2
Front (Question)
What is facilitated diffusion?
Back (Answer)
Movement via carrier or channel proteins; selective and passive.
#3
Front (Question)
Factors affecting diffusion rate?
Back (Answer)
Surface area, thickness of membrane, concentration gradient.
#4
Front (Question)
Role of aquaporins?
Back (Answer)
Rapid water transport; found in kidneys, blood vessels, secretory cells.
#5
Front (Question)
What is osmosis?
Back (Answer)
Passive movement of water across partially permeable membrane.