Channels

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Across
  1. 3. A channel controlled by the binding of a molecule to the channel.
  2. 4. Stress/mechanical force gated channels are controlled by a(n) ___________ force applied to the channel.
  3. 5. What kind of protein is a channel?
  4. 7. If a channel lining has a negative charge what kind of charged ions will it allow in?
  5. 9. Transport of an ion depends on the ________ and shape of the ion channel.
  6. 10. Ions flow from an area of _____ concentration to an area of ____ concentration. (Write the two words together)
Down
  1. 1. Special channels that allow the movement of water are called _________.
  2. 2. A channel controlled by the membrane potential.
  3. 6. Are ion channels continuously open?
  4. 7. No energy is required in transporting ions as ions use a concentration gradient. What kind of transport is this?
  5. 8. The rush of ions delivers a(n) ____________ charge either into the cell or out of the cell.