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sections 1&2 chapter 4
exchange with the enviorment & cell energy
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Science
7th Grade
03/02/2009

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diffusion
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the movement of particles from regions of higher density to regions of lower density
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osmosis
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the diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane
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active transport
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movement of substances accross the cell membrane witohut use of energy by the cell
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passive trensport
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movemet of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy by the cell
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endocytosis
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cell membrane surrounds a particle and encloses the particle in a vecicle to bring the particle into the cell
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exocytosis
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cell releases the particle by enclosing the particle in a vesicle that then moves to the cell surface and fuses with the cell membrane
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photosynethisis
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plants algae and some bacteria use sunlight carbon dioxide and water to make food
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cellular resperation
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the process by which cells use oxygen to preoduce energy from food
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fermentation
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the breakdown of food without the use of oxygen
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