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Passive Diffusion and Channel-Mediated Facilitated Transport

Cell Architecture, Membrane Transport, and Endosymbiosis

10th Grade·Science·Open Global Science

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Differentiate simple diffusion of nonpolar molecules down concentration gradients from channel- and carrier-mediated facilitated diffusion.

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Cell Architecture, Membrane Transport, and Endosymbiosis

10th Grade · Science · Open Global Science

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Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic ultrastructures, model all forms of selective membrane transport, and evaluate endosymbiotic theory.

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OGS.11.LS.CB.2Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · 10th Grade

Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cellular ultrastructures, model membrane transport mechanisms (diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport, endocytosis, exocytosis, osmosis/plasmolysis), and evaluate endosymbiotic theory.