Biology Chapter on Phospholipid Bilayer

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What is phagocytosis primarily responsible for?

  • Transporting small molecules across the membrane
  • Engulfing large particles like debris or pathogens (correct)
  • Engulfing extracellular fluid
  • Removing waste from the cell

Which process is involved in moving large molecules from inside the cell to the outside?

  • Exocytosis (correct)
  • Diffusion
  • Pinocytosis
  • Endocytosis

What is one of the primary functions of the phospholipid bilayer in plant cells?

  • Permitting all substances to pass freely
  • Facilitating protein synthesis only
  • Transporting oxygen exclusively
  • Providing structural integrity and barrier function (correct)

How do membrane proteins contribute to cell function?

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During which process does the plant cell membrane play a vital role in forming new cell walls?

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What type of membrane protein creates pores to allow the passage of molecules like ions and water?

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Which function is NOT attributed to membrane proteins?

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Cell surface identity markers are primarily important for which biological process?

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Which of the following proteins is involved in cell-to-cell adhesion?

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Which type of membrane protein binds to hormones and triggers cellular responses?

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What is the primary role of ATPases in the context of membrane proteins?

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Which membrane protein allows for the attachment of the cytoskeleton to the plasma membrane?

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Which type of membrane protein is responsible for moving specific molecules across the membrane through processes like facilitated diffusion?

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Which component is not part of cellular membranes?

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What characteristic of fatty acids makes them hydrophobic?

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In the fluid mosaic model, what role do transmembrane proteins primarily serve?

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Which structure is responsible for forming the flexible yet stable barrier of the membrane?

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What aspect of the phospholipid head enhances its interaction with water?

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What is the purpose of the porous nature of cell membranes and cell walls?

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What method can be used to separate layers of a membrane to reveal proteins?

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What component of plant cells is found outside the cell membrane?

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What distinguishes integral membrane proteins from peripheral membrane proteins?

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Which of the following is an example of passive transport?

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What type of transport involves molecules moving from a low concentration to a high concentration?

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Which statement about facilitated diffusion is true?

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What role do vesicles play in vesicular transport?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of active transport?

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How does osmosis differ from diffusion?

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In which scenario would primary active transport be utilized?

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What characterizes a hypertonic solution?

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How do plant cells primarily maintain rigidity?

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What is the primary function of the sodium-potassium pump?

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Which of the following best describes secondary active transport?

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What is the key mechanism by which paramecia prevent over-expansion?

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What is the defining feature of isosmotic regulation in cells?

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What is a characteristic of vesicular transport through endocytosis?

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Which function do kidneys perform to maintain blood osmotic balance?

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Which type of membrane protein primarily functions by binding to specific molecules to facilitate their movement across the membrane?

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What role do MHC proteins play in the immune system related to membrane proteins?

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Which membrane proteins are primarily responsible for mediating adhesion between cells?

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How do anchor proteins contribute to cell function in relation to membrane proteins?

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Which type of membrane protein functions primarily as an enzyme to facilitate energy transport across the membrane?

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What is the primary function of receptor proteins located on the cell surface?

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Which type of membrane protein is crucial for identifying blood types based on surface markers?

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Cell surface proteins that facilitate communication between cells primarily include which of the following?

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Which type of transport specifically requires integral proteins to facilitate the movement of larger or polar molecules?

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What is true about primary active transport?

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What distinguishes passive transport from active transport?

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Which of the following statements about osmosis is correct?

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What best describes vesicular transport?

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Which of the following processes is NOT a characteristic of passive transport?

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In terms of concentration gradients, what defines facilitated diffusion?

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Which type of membrane protein is primarily responsible for spanning the entire lipid bilayer?

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Which process is specifically responsible for a cell taking in extracellular fluid and dissolved substances?

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What role do membrane proteins play in signal reception and communication within cells?

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Which function of the phospholipid bilayer contributes to the structural integrity of plant cells?

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What characterizes the process of exocytosis in cellular function?

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During which phase of cell activity is the plant cell membrane crucial for forming the new cell wall?

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How do saltwater fish primarily prevent dehydration?

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What role do contractile vacuoles play in protists like paramecium?

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Which process directly uses ATP to transport molecules against their concentration gradient?

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What is the primary mechanism through which glucose is transported into cells in secondary active transport?

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Which feature distinguishes isosmotic regulation in cells?

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Which is NOT a method used by organisms to maintain osmotic balance?

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What distinguishes a hypotonic solution from isotonic and hypertonic solutions?

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What is the primary role of glycerol in the phospholipid structure?

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Which component of the cell membrane is responsible for cell surface identity?

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How do the heads and tails of phospholipids contribute to membrane structure?

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What characteristic defines the 'fluid' aspect of the fluid mosaic model?

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Which statement correctly describes the primary difference between ionic and non-ionic diffusion across membranes?

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In microscopy, what does freeze-fracturing techniques primarily reveal?

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What property allows phospholipid bilayers to form stable barriers in biological membranes?

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Which type of cells are known to have both a cell membrane and a cell wall?

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Flashcards

Membrane Transporters

Membrane proteins that move materials across the cell membrane.

Membrane Enzymes

Membrane proteins that catalyze chemical reactions at the membrane surface.

Cell Surface Receptors

Membrane proteins that receive signals from outside the cell.

Cell Surface Identity Markers

Membrane proteins that identify cells.

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Cell-to-Cell Adhesion Proteins

Proteins that help cells stick together.

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Attachment to Cytoskeleton

Membrane proteins that link the cell membrane to the cytoskeleton.

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Channel Proteins

Membrane proteins forming pores for molecules to pass through.

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Carrier Proteins

Membrane proteins that bind to molecules and move them across the membrane.

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Phospholipid Bilayer

Two layers of phospholipids arranged tail-to-tail forming a flexible barrier in cell membranes.

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Hydrophilic Head

The polar part of a phospholipid that attracts water.

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Hydrophobic Tail

The non-polar part of a phospholipid that repels water.

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Fluid Mosaic Model

Model describing cell membrane's structure as a dynamic arrangement of phospholipids and proteins.

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Membrane Proteins

Proteins embedded in or attached to the phospholipid bilayer with various functions.

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Cell Membrane

The outer boundary of the cell containing phospholipids and proteins.

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Cell Wall (plants, bacteria, fungi)

A rigid outer layer found in some cells (plants, fungi, bacteria), providing support.

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Phospholipid Components

Glycerol backbone, two fatty acid tails, and a phosphate group make up a phospholipid.

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What are peripheral membrane proteins?

Proteins loosely attached to the inner or outer surface of the cell membrane, they don't cross the lipid bilayer.

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What are integral proteins?

Proteins embedded within the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane, some might span the entire membrane (transmembrane).

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Passive transport

Movement of molecules across a membrane from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration without using energy.

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Active transport

Movement of molecules across a membrane against their concentration gradient (from low to high concentration) requiring energy.

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What is diffusion?

The movement of molecules directly through the lipid bilayer from high to low concentration.

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Facilitated diffusion

Transport of larger or polar molecules across the membrane using integral proteins.

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What is osmosis?

A type of facilitated diffusion for water molecules, often using aquaporins.

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Vesicular transport

Large molecules or particles are transported across the membrane within vesicles, small membrane-bound sacs.

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Hypertonic Solution

A solution with a higher concentration of solute compared to another solution.

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Hypotonic Solution

A solution with a lower concentration of solute compared to another solution.

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Isotonic Solution

A solution with the same concentration of solute as another solution.

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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Water moves out of the cell, causing it to shrink due to osmosis. The cell loses water to balance the concentration.

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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

Water moves into the cell, causing it to swell due to osmosis. The cell gains water to balance the concentration.

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Primary Active Transport

Movement of molecules across a membrane against their concentration gradient, directly using energy from ATP.

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Secondary Active Transport

Movement of molecules across a membrane against their concentration gradient, using energy from an existing ion gradient created by primary active transport.

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Endocytosis

Process of taking in material from outside the cell by engulfing it with the cell membrane to form a vesicle.

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Phagocytosis

A type of endocytosis where the cell engulfs large particles, such as debris or pathogens. Think of white blood cells eating bacteria.

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Concentration Gradient

A gradual difference in the concentration of solutes in a solution between two regions. Think of a gradient from high to low.

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Phospholipid Bilayer - Structural Integrity

The phospholipid bilayer forms the basic structure of the cell membrane. It provides a barrier between the inside and outside of the cell.

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What do transporter proteins do?

Transporter proteins help move substances across the cell membrane. They act like gatekeepers, controlling the movement of ions, nutrients, and waste products.

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Enzymes at the membrane

Some membrane proteins function as enzymes, catalyzing chemical reactions at the membrane surface.

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Cell-to-Cell Adhesion

These proteins help cells stick together, forming tissues and allowing communication between cells.

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Why are phospholipids important for cell membranes?

They form the main structure of the membrane, acting as a barrier separating the inside and outside of the cell, controlling what enters and leaves.

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What are membrane proteins?

Proteins embedded within or attached to the phospholipid bilayer of the cell membrane, with various functions in cell processes.

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Cell Wall

A rigid outer layer found in plant, fungi, and bacteria cells, providing structural support and protection.

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What is freeze-fracturing?

A technique used to study cell membranes, where the layers are separated to reveal embedded membrane proteins.

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What is concentration?

The amount of solute dissolved in a solution. In simpler words, it's how much of a substance is mixed into a liquid.

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What is a concentration gradient?

The gradual difference in the concentration of a substance between two areas. It's like a slope, where one area has more of a substance than another.

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What is exocytosis?

The process of moving large molecules or waste from inside the cell to the outside by fusing a vesicle with the plasma membrane.

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Why is the phospholipid bilayer important?

It forms the basic structure of the cell membrane, acts as a barrier, regulates what enters and exits the cell, and plays a role in cell signaling and cell growth.

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What role does the phospholipid bilayer play in plant cell division?

The membrane is essential for forming the new cell wall during cell division in plants, helping create two new daughter cells.

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Osmosis

The movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration.

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Contractile Vacuole

A specialized organelle in some single-celled organisms that collects excess water and pumps it out of the cell, helping to maintain osmotic balance.

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Turgor Pressure

The pressure exerted by the cell's internal contents against the cell wall, which helps maintain the cell's shape and rigidity.

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Types of Membrane Proteins

There are mainly two types of membrane proteins: peripheral membrane proteins, which are loosely attached to the membrane surface, and integral membrane proteins that are embedded within the lipid bilayer.

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What does Endocytosis do?

Endocytosis is the process of taking in material from outside the cell by engulfing it with the cell membrane to form a vesicle.

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Study Notes

Phospholipid Bilayer and Membranes

  • Phospholipid bilayer is a fundamental structure in biological membranes, including plant cells.
  • It's composed of two layers of phospholipids, arranged tail-to-tail, creating a flexible but stable barrier.
  • Phospholipid components:
    • Heads are polar (hydrophilic).
    • Tails are nonpolar (hydrophobic).

Phospholipid Bilayer Structure

  • Glycerol, a 3-carbon polyalcohol, forms the backbone of the phospholipid.
  • Two fatty acids attach to the glycerol.
  • A phosphate group is attached to the glycerol.
  • Fatty acid chains are nonpolar, hydrophobic (water-fearing).
  • The phosphate group is polar, hydrophilic (water-loving).

Membrane Proteins

  • Membrane proteins are embedded within or attached to the phospholipid bilayer.
  • They perform various functions:
    • Transporters
    • Enzymes
    • Cell surface receptors
    • Cell surface identity markers
    • Cell-to-cell adhesion proteins
    • Attachments to the cytoskeleton

Types of Membrane Proteins

  • Peripheral proteins:
    • Loosely associated with the membrane surface, not spanning the lipid bilayer.
    • Do not interact with the hydrophobic core.
    • Often attached to integral proteins or lipid heads.
    • Water-soluble and can be removed with changing salt concentrations or pH.
  • Integral proteins:
    • Embedded within the lipid bilayer.
    • Some span the entire membrane (transmembrane).
    • Directly interact with the hydrophobic core.
    • Typically insoluble in water, need detergents for extraction.

Membrane Transport

  • Passive Transport: Molecules move from high to low concentration.
    • Diffusion: Movement of molecules through the lipid bilayer.
      • Example: Oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
    • Facilitated Diffusion: Movement of larger/polar molecules through integral proteins.
      • Example: Glucose via glucose transporter.
    • Osmosis: Specific type of facilitated diffusion for water.
      • Aquaporins often facilitate.
      • Water moves from dilute to concentrated solutions.
  • Active Transport: Molecules move against their concentration gradient (low to high).
    • Primary active transport: Direct use of energy (ATP) for transport.
      • Example: Sodium-potassium pump (Na+/K+ pump).
    • Secondary active transport: Uses energy from ion gradients created by primary active transport.
      • Example: Sodium-glucose symporter.

Vesicular Transport

  • Endocytosis: Taking in material from outside the cell by forming a vesicle.
    • Phagocytosis: Engulfing large particles (e.g., bacteria)
    • Pinocytosis: Engulfing extracellular fluid and dissolved substances.
  • Exocytosis: Moving molecules/waste from inside the cell to outside through vesicle fusion with the plasma membrane.
    • Example: Secretion of hormones, neurotransmitters.

Terms to Know

  • Concentration: Amount of solute in a solution.
  • Solute: Dissolved substance.
  • Solution: Mixture of two or more substances.
  • Concentration gradient: Gradual difference in solute concentration between regions.

Importance of Phospholipid Bilayer and Membranes in Plants

  • Structural Integrity and Barrier Function: Forms the basic structure of the cell membrane.
  • Selective Permeability: Regulates passage of substances (water, ions, small molecules) in and out of the cell.
  • Signal Reception and Communication: Membrane proteins involved in signal transduction.
  • Cell-Cell Communication and Interaction: Thylakoid membranes in chloroplasts contain proteins/pigments important for photosynthesis.
  • Role in Cell Growth and Division: Essential for new cell wall formation during division.
  • Protection Against Pathogens: Acts as first line of defense against pathogens/environmental stress.

How Organisms Deal with Osmotic Pressure

  • Bacteria & Plants: Cell walls prevent over-expansion.
  • Protists (e.g., Paramecium): Contractile vacuoles remove excess water.
  • Saltwater Fish: Specialized gills pump out salt.
  • Animal Cells: Kidneys maintain blood isotonic balance.

Osmotic Solutions

  • Hypertonic solution: Higher solute concentration than another.
  • Hypotonic solution: Lower solute concentration than another.
  • Isotonic solution: Same solute concentration as another.

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