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Which model of plasma membrane structure is widely accepted?
Which model of plasma membrane structure is widely accepted?
What is the structure that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell?
What is the structure that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell?
What is the consistency of the cell membrane according to the fluid mosaic model?
What is the consistency of the cell membrane according to the fluid mosaic model?
Which term describes the property of the cell membrane to allow some substances to pass through while restricting others?
Which term describes the property of the cell membrane to allow some substances to pass through while restricting others?
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What is the purpose of the falling sphere viscometer?
What is the purpose of the falling sphere viscometer?
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How is the viscosity of a fluid determined using the falling sphere viscometer?
How is the viscosity of a fluid determined using the falling sphere viscometer?
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What is used to measure the velocity of the sphere in the falling sphere viscometer?
What is used to measure the velocity of the sphere in the falling sphere viscometer?
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What happens when a sphere of known diameter and density is dropped into a stationary fluid in the falling sphere viscometer?
What happens when a sphere of known diameter and density is dropped into a stationary fluid in the falling sphere viscometer?
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Study Notes
Plasma Membrane Structure
- The fluid mosaic model is widely accepted as the most accurate representation of plasma membrane structure.
Cell Membrane
- The cell membrane, also known as the plasma membrane, surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell.
Fluid Mosaic Model
- According to the fluid mosaic model, the cell membrane has a semi-fluid consistency.
Cell Membrane Properties
- The cell membrane is selectively permeable, allowing some substances to pass through while restricting others.
Falling Sphere Viscometer
- A falling sphere viscometer is used to measure the viscosity of a fluid.
Measuring Viscosity
- The viscosity of a fluid is determined by measuring the time it takes for a sphere to fall a certain distance through the fluid.
Falling Sphere Viscometer Components
- The velocity of the sphere is measured using a stopwatch or a photogate timer.
Falling Sphere Viscometer Operation
- When a sphere of known diameter and density is dropped into a stationary fluid in the falling sphere viscometer, it falls at a constant velocity due to friction and gravity.
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Test your knowledge of the structure of the cell membrane with this quiz. Learn about the fluid mosaic model and how it describes the flexible and semi-permeable nature of the cell membrane.
