The primary function of the cell membrane is to regulate the movement of materials in and out of the cell.
Passive Transport
The movement of substances from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the use of energy.
Light-Independent Reactions
The stage of photosynthesis that produces glucose and oxygen, occurring in the absence of light.
Osmosis
The movement of water molecules through a cell membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
The molecule that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and function of all living organisms.
Chromosomal Mutation
A change in the number of chromosomes in an organism, such as trisomy or monosomy.
Osmosis
The movement of water molecules through a cell membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration, often resulting in cell shrinkage or swelling.
Genome
The complete set of genes in an organism's DNA, containing the genetic instructions for the development and function of the organism.