Cells, Membranes and Transport

Class notes, worksheets, labs, and classroom activities covering topics such as cell structure and membrane structure and function. Also included are diffusion, osmosis and active transport.

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Active Transport in Living Yeast Cells

In this lab activity students investigate active transport in living yeast cells by observing the uptake of congo red into the cells.
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Cells Notes

Set of notes covering prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, endosymbiont theory, and surface area to volume ratio.
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Cells, Membranes and Membrane Transport Questions Worksheet

Set of 21 review questions covering cells, membranes and membrane transport (diffusion, osmosis, and active transport). Many questions require higher...
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Diffusion Through a Membrane Lab

This lab activity uses dialysis tubing to simulate a cell membrane. It allows students to investigate selective permeability and osmosis by detecting...
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Effect of Osmosis on Living Blood Cells

This lab activity allows students to observe the effect of hypotonic and hypertonic solutions on living human blood cells. WARNING: This activity...
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Exploring Surface Area to Volume Ratio

In this simple, paper activity, students explore the importance of surface area to volume ration and the effect of cell shape on that ration.
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Investigating Factors that Affect the Rate of Diffusion

Students investigate the effect of molecular weight, temperature, and concentration on the rate of diffusion.
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Membrane Structure, Function and Transport Notes

Set of notes covering the structure and function of membranes as well as transport across membranes (diffusion, osmosis, and active transport).
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Organelles Notes

Set of notes covering structure and function of cell organelles.
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Osmosis Case Study

In this case study students apply their knowledge of osmosis to determine what went wrong in a medical emergency. Additional questions explore the...
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