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3

For diffusion to occur, which condition must be met?

A
A hypotonic external environment must exist.
B
A hypertonic external environment must exist.
C
A concentration gradient must exist.
D
Dynamic equilibrium must exist.
4

Which best describes dynamic equilibrium?

A
Particles are moving into and out of the cell, but their concentrations remain stable.
B
A concentration gradient is forcing water out of the cell and particles into the cell.
C
There is an uneven distribution of particles inside and outside the cell.
D
There is a difference in concentration on either side of the cell membrane.
6

Which motion of particles across a membrane requires energy?

A
from high concentration to low concentration
B
from low concentration to high concentration
C
through dynamic equilibrium
D
with no concentration gradient
7

Which homeostatic process requires energy to move particles across the plasma membrane?

A
dynamic equilibrium
B
passive transport
C
osmosis
D
active transport
8

Which best describes the difference between osmosis and diffusion?

A
Diffusion is the movement of particles from a high to low particle concentration, while osmosis is the movement of water from a high to a low water concentration.
B
Diffusion is the movement of particles from a low to a high particle concentration, while osmosis is the movement of water from a low to a high water concentration.
C
Osmosis is the movement of particles from a low to a high particle concentration, while diffusion is the movement of water from a low to a high water concentration.
D
Osmosis is the movement of particles from a high to a low particle concentration, while diffusion is the movement of water from a high to a low water concentration.
9

Which homeostatic process moves particles against a concentration gradient?

A
dynamic equilibrium
B
passive transport
C
active transport
D
osmosis
10

Which statement describes the ability of the cell membrane to allow various substance to move through it?

A
The cell membrane is both hydrophilic and hydrophobic.
B
The cell membrane is selectively permeable.
C
The cell membrane is a bilayer structure.
D
The cell membrane is composed of lipids and phosphates.

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