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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Facilitated diffusion

the facilitated transport of ions and polar molecules through a membrane via protein complexes.

Fluid mosaic model

the idea that a biological membrane consists of a fluid phospholipid bilayer, in which proteins are embedded and float freely