Transport across cell membranes

Passive Transport

Active Transport

Def: Passive transport is a movement of ions and other atomic or molecular substances across cell membranes without need of energy input.

Def: Active transport is the movement of dissolved molecules into or out of a cell through the cell membrane

Def and ex. of molecules

Def: A molecule is defined as two or more atoms of the same element different element that are bound together.

Ex:

H2O (water)

N2 (nitrogen)

O3 (ozone)

CaO (calcium oxide)

CO2 (carbon dioxide)

C6H12O6 (glucose, a type of sugar)

NaCl (table salt)

Endocytosis

Exocytosis

Ion Pump: Na-k pump

Def and function: Is and enzyme found in all animal cells. Its function is to move sodium and potassium ions against large concentration gradients

Def: Exocytosis is the process of moving materials from within a cell to the exterior of the cell.

Def and examples

Def:Endocytosis is a cellular process in which substances are brought into the cell.

Ex: A LDL is used to transport the cholesterol to other cells in the body.