Cell Transport: Passive Processes
Students will investigate passive transport mechanisms, including diffusion and osmosis, and their importance in maintaining cellular homeostasis.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between diffusion and osmosis in terms of substance movement.
- Explain how concentration gradients drive passive transport.
- Predict the outcome when a plant cell is placed in a hypertonic solution.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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