Why is transport essential to life?

There's a reason transport and important share quite a few letters. Without transport, a lot of essential cell processes would be impossible. Without transport, our cells would not be able to take in nutrients or water. They would also be unable to expel materials through vesicles (exocytosis). Homeostasis would be slowed to an almost halt, since cells would not be able to maintain their equilibrium. Overall, cellular transport is one of the worst things to give up for Lent.