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Which statement accurately describes the outer membrane?
Which statement accurately describes the outer membrane?
What is the primary function of porins found in the outer membrane?
What is the primary function of porins found in the outer membrane?
Which characteristic distinguishes the inner membrane from the outer membrane?
Which characteristic distinguishes the inner membrane from the outer membrane?
In which compartment is most ATP produced within a cell?
In which compartment is most ATP produced within a cell?
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What role do special membrane transporters have in the inner membrane?
What role do special membrane transporters have in the inner membrane?
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Study Notes
Outer Membrane
- Permeable to small molecules
- Contains porins, forming channels for protein transport
- Houses various enzymes with diverse functions
Intermembrane Space
- No specific details provided regarding its function or composition.
Inner Membrane
- Contains proteins with diverse roles
- Impermeable to most molecules due to lack of porins
- Molecules cross via specialized membrane transporters
- Site of ATP production (majority)
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Explore the intricate details of cell membrane structures, focusing on the outer membrane, intermembrane space, and inner membrane. Understand the role of porins and membrane transporters in regulating molecule transport and ATP production.
