Cell Transport Concept Map Name Date

Cell transport involves the

exchange of molecules
through the

Against the Down the

concentration gradient concentration gradient
(low to high) (high to low)

large molecules
transported by

requires small molecules move moved by

through

of water
Larger molecules
Small molecules move through
in out move through
examples
Example: Example:

also called

Word Bank: Facilitated Diffusion Cell Membrane (2X) Osmosis

Active Transport ATP Energy Food/Bacteria Proteins (2X)
Passive Transport Glucose/Amino Acids/Ions Endocytosis
Diffusion Wastes/Secretions Exocytosis
Cell Transport Concept Map Answer Key
Exchange of molecules
through the
cell membrane
Against the Down the
concentration gradient concentration gradient
(low to high) (high to low)

active transport passive transport

large molecules
transported by
small molecules
requires moves by
move through

energy - ATP endocytosis exocytosis diffusion

proteins
of water

small molecules
in out move through larger molecules
move through osmosis
examples

Example: food for Example:

unicellular Wastes, Secretions: proteins
glucose, amino organisms; bacteria Enzymes, Cell membrane
acids, ions (Ca, Na) that cause infection Hormones, Insulin

also called

facilitated diffusion