Glossary 1.7

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The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.

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Electrochemical gradient

the combined effects of a difference in electrical potential energy and a difference in the concentration gradietns of ions.

Endocytosis

the process of import larger molecules into the cell.

Exocytosis

the process of export larger molecues out of the cell.