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Active transport
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Active Transport Defined: Molecules move from a LOW to a HIGH concentration Against (up) the concentration gradient ATP energy opens/closes protein channel ATP = Adenosine Triphosphate Acts like a pump for ions
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Endocytosis Endocytosis: Process in which the plasma membrane takes in substances (2 types) 1) Phagocytosis: when a cell engulfs a solid particle WBCs are called phagocytes 2) Pinocytosis: when a cell engulfs a liquid particle Unfortunately, viruses can also enter our cells this way
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Amoeba and endocytosis
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Endocytosis & the lysosome
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Exocytosis Defined: Process when substances are expelled from the cell
Proteins, nutrients, and waste exit by exocytosis Vesicle carry & release objects through the plasma membrane
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Contractile vacuole of a Paramecium
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