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What is the primary function of detecting chemical messengers arriving at the cell surface?
What is the primary function of detecting chemical messengers arriving at the cell surface?
What is the main difference between passive and active transport?
What is the main difference between passive and active transport?
What is the primary mechanism of transport for small, nonpolar molecules across cellular membranes?
What is the primary mechanism of transport for small, nonpolar molecules across cellular membranes?
What is the purpose of carrier proteins in facilitated diffusion?
What is the purpose of carrier proteins in facilitated diffusion?
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What is the driving force behind diffusion?
What is the driving force behind diffusion?
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What is the characteristic of most molecules found in the intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF)?
What is the characteristic of most molecules found in the intracellular fluid (ICF) and extracellular fluid (ECF)?
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