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robinn137

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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.


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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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