Cell Transport Worksheet
Cell Transport Worksheet
Cell Transport Worksheet
Match the definition on the left with the term on the right.
1. _____ release of wastes or cell products from inside to outside a cell a. diffusion
2. _____ diffusion of water molecules through a selectively permeable b. equilibrium
membrane
c. exocytosis
3. _____ loss of water from a cell resulting in a drop in turgor pressure in
plants. Plasma membrane detaches from the cell wall d. osmosis
4. _____ continuous movement of particles but no overall change in e. plasmolysis
concentration
5. _____ movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to one
of lower concentration
In the space at the left, write true if the statement is true. If the statement is false, change the
italicized term to make the statement true. Write this answer in the blank provided.
Select the word or phrase that best completes the statement or answers the question.
7. A cell moves particles from a region of lesser concentration to a region of greater concentration by
facilitated diffusion osmosis passive transport active transport
Use the pictures on the left to answer the questions on the right.
1. After digestion:
= glucose molecule a. Which side has the higher concentration of glucose? ________
blood b. Which way will the glucose go? ________________________
cell c. Does this require energy? ___________
d. Is this active or passive transport? _______________________
e. What specific type of transport is this? ___________________
4. Plant cell after not being watered lately, so it has begun to wilt:
a. Which way will the water go? Into the vacuole, or out of the vacuole?
______________________
b. By what process will the water move?
c. Does turgor pressure increase or decrease? ____________
d. Is the plant cell in a hypertonic, hypotonic, or isotonic environment?
_____________________________
e. What will more likely occur to the cell if this continues, cytolysis or
plasmolysis? __________________________
5. An amoeba engulfs a particle of food.