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What is the main function of the cell membrane?
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
- To provide structural support
- To regulate what enters and leaves the cell (correct)
- To store genetic information
- To synthesize proteins
What is the Fluid Mosaic Model used to describe?
What is the Fluid Mosaic Model used to describe?
- The structure of the nucleus
- The process of photosynthesis
- The fluid nature of the cell membrane (correct)
- The structure of the mitochondria
What is the role of carrier proteins in facilitated diffusion?
What is the role of carrier proteins in facilitated diffusion?
- To increase the rate of diffusion
- To provide energy for active transport
- To transport molecules down their concentration gradient (correct)
- To pump molecules against their concentration gradient
What is the main difference between primary and secondary active transport?
What is the main difference between primary and secondary active transport?
What is the result of placing a cell in a hypotonic solution?
What is the result of placing a cell in a hypotonic solution?
What is the function of aquaporin?
What is the function of aquaporin?
What is the main function of the phospholipid bilayer in the cell membrane?
What is the main function of the phospholipid bilayer in the cell membrane?
What is the key factor that affects the fluidity of the cell membrane?
What is the key factor that affects the fluidity of the cell membrane?
What type of transport does not require energy and occurs from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
What type of transport does not require energy and occurs from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
What is the purpose of the Freeze Fracture Technique?
What is the purpose of the Freeze Fracture Technique?
What is the term for the movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
What is the term for the movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
What type of protein is involved in facilitated diffusion?
What type of protein is involved in facilitated diffusion?
What is the term for the movement of substances against their concentration gradient?
What is the term for the movement of substances against their concentration gradient?
What is the term for the process of taking in large particles or cells through the formation of vesicles?
What is the term for the process of taking in large particles or cells through the formation of vesicles?
What is the term for the protein that forms a channel for water molecules to pass through the cell membrane?
What is the term for the protein that forms a channel for water molecules to pass through the cell membrane?
What is the term for the movement of substances from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration with the assistance of a transport protein?
What is the term for the movement of substances from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration with the assistance of a transport protein?
