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A. Answer the following questions about the structure of the plasma membrane
3. Explain why the fluid mosaic model is used to describe the appearance of the cell
membrane
4. Label the parts and indicate the functions of each part in the diagram below.
B. Identify each image as: diffusion, osmosis, passive transport, active transport, exocytosis or
endocytosis.
1. ________________________ 2. ________________________
3. _________________________ 4. _____________________
5. ______________________ 6. ____________________
C. Complete the table by checking the correct column for each statement:
Causes osmosis
D. Osmosis is the diffusion of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low
concentration. Only water moves in osmosis! The diagrams below show the concentration of
water and salt inside the cell and the concentration of water and salt surrounding the cell.
Complete the sentences below by comparing the concentration of the water inside the cell and
the concentration outside the cell.
1.