Mechanism of transport

Active Transport

Moves molecules against their concentration gradient using energy = (ATP).

Passive Transport.

Moves molecules along their concentration gradient without the use of energy. just passes through

Exocytosis

Process by which cells expel materials using vesicles that fuse within the plasma membrane.

Diffusion

The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration directly through the lipid bilayer.

Diffusion

Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration directly through the lipid bilayer.

Osmosis

Diffusion of water across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration

Endocytosis

The process by which cells intake materials by engulfing them with the plasma membrane to form vesicles

Phagocytosis

This a type of endocytosis where cells engulf= eat= large particles or cells, forming phagosomes.

Pinocytosis

A type of endocytosis where cells intake liquids and dissolved substances by forming small vesicles

Facilitated Diffusion

The movement of molecules across the membrane via specific transport proteins without energy expenditure

Channel Protein

Proteins that form channels in the membrane allowing specific ions or molecules to pass through.

Carrier Protein

Proteins that bind to specific molecules and undergo conformational changes to transport them across the membrane.

Isotoctic

Vesicles

Membrane-bound sacs used in processes like exocytosis and endocytosis to transport materials into and out of the cell.

The Solution where the concentration of solutes is equal inside and outside the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.

Hypotonic

A solution where the concentration of solutes is lower outside the cell than inside, leading to water entering the cell.

Hypotonic

This solution where the concentration of solutes is lower outside the cell than inside, leading to water entering the cell.

Hypertonic

The solution where the concentration of solutes is higher outside the cell than inside, causing water to leave the cell.