Membrane Transport: Moving Across Boundaries
Students will investigate mechanisms of passive and active transport across the cell membrane.
Key Questions
- Explain how cells maintain homeostasis against steep concentration gradients.
- Compare and contrast the energy requirements and mechanisms of active and passive transport.
- Predict the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane in different osmotic environments.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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