Compare and contrast the processes of diffusion, facilitated transport, osmosis, and active transport of molecules across a cell membrane.

 

Compare and contrast the processes of diffusion, facilitated transport, osmosis, and active transport of molecules across a cell membrane.

The paper should be 400- 500 words (~ 1 double-spaced, APA formatted page).  Refer to the attached document for the grading rubric.

Assignment for BIO120 Concepts in Biology

Unit 2 Cell Processes

Due: Midnight Sunday of Unit 2

Compare and contrast the processes of osmosis, diffusion, facilitated transport, and active transport of molecules across a cell membrane.

The paper should be at least 400- 500 words (~ 1 double-spaced, APA formatted page).

Students: Be sure to read the criteria, by which your paper/project will be evaluated, before you write, and again after you write.

Evaluation Rubric for Unit 2 Cell Processes Assignment

	CRITERIA	Deficient (0 Points)	Proficient (1 Points)	Exemplary (2Points)	Points Possible
1.	Describes osmosis	Does not include osmosis	Includes osmosis but does not describe it accurately.	Includes osmosis and describes how it differs from other transport processes.	2
2.	Describes diffusion	Does not include diffusion	Includes diffusion but does not describe it accurately.	Includes diffusion and describes how it differs from other transport processes.	2
3.	Describes facilitated transport	Does not include facilitated transport	Includes facilitated transport but does not describe it accurately.	Includes facilitated transport and describes how it differs from other transport processes.	2
4.	Describes active transport	Does not include active transport	Includes active transport but does not describe it accurately.	Includes active transport and describes how it differs from other transport processes.	2
5.	Grammar, spelling, and formatting	The essay does NOT follow the APA format guidelines or contains more than six grammatical errors or misspellings.	The essay follows the APA format guidelines but contains three to six grammatical errors or misspellings.	The essay follows the APA format guidelines and contains no more than three grammatical errors or misspellings.	2
6.	Clear and professional writing	Writing is not well-organized or cannot be easily followed or understood. Uses choppy or rambling sentences.	Writing is organized and can be followed, The essay contains effective transitions between sentences.	Writing is clear, professional, and well-organized. Essay is can be easily followed and uses effective transitions between sentences.	2
Total Points:	12