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For an uncharged molecule, the direction of passive transport across a membrane is determined solely by its __________ gradient.On the other hand, for a charged molecule, the __________ must also be considered.The net driving force for a charged molecule across a membrane therefore has two components and is referred to as the __________ gradient.Active transport allows the movement of solutes against this gradient.The transporter proteins called __________ transporters use the movement of one solute down its gradient to provide the energy to drive the uphill transport of a second solute.When this transporter moves both ions in the same direction across the membrane, it is considered a/an __________; if the ions move in opposite directions, the transporter is considered a/an __________.
Ciliates
A group of protozoans characterized by the presence of hair-like organelles called cilia for movement and feeding.
Radiolarians
Those actinopods that secrete elaborate shells of silica (glass).
Axopods
Long, filamentous, cytoplasmic projections characteristic of actinopods.
Silica Shells
Rigid, protective, outer coverings made of silica found in certain algae and microscopic aquatic organisms, such as diatoms.
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