This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What is the term for the passage of water containing dissolved materials through a membrane as the ... (Read 47 times)

robinn137

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 544
on: Jul 11, 2018
What is the term for the passage of water containing dissolved materials through a membrane as the result of a greater mechanical force on one side?
 
  a. Metabolism
  b. Mitosis
  c. Filtration
  d. Osmosis

Question 2

Active transport in the movement of ions and other water-soluble particles across cell membranes requires that the body uses its::
 
  a. rapid filtration.
  b. charged diffusion.
  c. a chemical pump.
  d. osmosis.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ryhom

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 366
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Filtration is the movement of water and particles through a membrane by a force from either pressure or gravity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Active transport of ions and other water-soluble particles of the cell membrane require a chemical pump, such as insulin, to move glucose into the cell.


robinn137

  • Member
  • Posts: 544
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

matt95

  • Member
  • Posts: 317
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

Did you know?

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.

Did you know?

Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.

To travel quickly, killer whales leap out of the water when swimming—a behaviour kn To travel quickly, killer whales leap out of the water when swimming—a behaviour kn
An otoscope, used to visually examine the external auditory ear canal and tympanic membrane. An otoscope, used to visually examine the external auditory ear canal and tympanic membrane.
Examples of four different types of cells from the body. Although each cell has a cell membrane, nuc Examples of four different types of cells from the body. Although each cell has a cell membrane, nuc
Wind and Water Erosion of Cropland Soils Wind and Water Erosion of Cropland Soils
A single overhead camshaft engine with a timing belt that also rotates the water pump. A single overhead camshaft engine with a timing belt that also rotates the water pump.
Bacteriorhodopsin - an integral membrane protein Bacteriorhodopsin - an integral membrane protein
Video: The life cycle of protein

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library