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What is the main function of exocytosis in neurons?
What is the main function of exocytosis in neurons?
- Signal other neurons or muscle cells (correct)
- Delivering proteins and carbohydrates to the outside of the cell
- Ferry specific organic nutrient molecules
- Taking in cholesterol for membrane synthesis
Which process delivers proteins and carbohydrates from Golgi vesicles to the outside of plant cells?
Which process delivers proteins and carbohydrates from Golgi vesicles to the outside of plant cells?
- Receptor-mediated endocytosis
- Endocytosis
- Transport systems
- Exocytosis (correct)
What type of nutrient molecules are ferried by transport systems across membranes?
What type of nutrient molecules are ferried by transport systems across membranes?
- Glucose (correct)
- Cholesterol
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
What is the function of electrically charged surface groups in membranes?
What is the function of electrically charged surface groups in membranes?
What do some membranes contain that have substrates outside and inside the membrane?
What do some membranes contain that have substrates outside and inside the membrane?
Which phenomenon involves the recognition of certain molecular signals like chemotaxis in bacteria?
Which phenomenon involves the recognition of certain molecular signals like chemotaxis in bacteria?
What happens to the rate of transport as the concentration of the substance to be translocated increases?
What happens to the rate of transport as the concentration of the substance to be translocated increases?
What term describes transport proteins having a high degree of specificity for the substance they transport?
What term describes transport proteins having a high degree of specificity for the substance they transport?
What type of mechanism leads to a charge separation across a membrane when a charged substance like K+ is translocated without a counter ion movement?
What type of mechanism leads to a charge separation across a membrane when a charged substance like K+ is translocated without a counter ion movement?
In what situation does a movement of an uncharged molecule occur spontaneously without the need for a driving force?
In what situation does a movement of an uncharged molecule occur spontaneously without the need for a driving force?
When calculating the change in free energy for charged molecules like Na+ ions, what factors are considered?
When calculating the change in free energy for charged molecules like Na+ ions, what factors are considered?
What is the term used to describe a situation where an opposite charged ion is moved to balance the charge during translocation?
What is the term used to describe a situation where an opposite charged ion is moved to balance the charge during translocation?
What is the defining characteristic of passive transport?
What is the defining characteristic of passive transport?
In active transport, what is the source of energy used to drive the process?
In active transport, what is the source of energy used to drive the process?
What types of molecules can pass through pores in the membrane?
What types of molecules can pass through pores in the membrane?
What is a characteristic feature of channels and pores in membrane translocation systems?
What is a characteristic feature of channels and pores in membrane translocation systems?
What is the function of gap junctions between cells?
What is the function of gap junctions between cells?
Compared to K+, how does the Na+ channel of plasma membrane permit rates?
Compared to K+, how does the Na+ channel of plasma membrane permit rates?
Which type of proteins are embedded within the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane?
Which type of proteins are embedded within the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane?
What is the main function of membrane carbohydrates in cell membranes?
What is the main function of membrane carbohydrates in cell membranes?
Which type of proteins are attached to the exterior side of the plasma membrane?
Which type of proteins are attached to the exterior side of the plasma membrane?
What is the role of transmembrane proteins within cell membranes?
What is the role of transmembrane proteins within cell membranes?
Which type of carbohydrates in membranes covalently attach to proteins to form glycoproteins?
Which type of carbohydrates in membranes covalently attach to proteins to form glycoproteins?
What is the function of membrane proteins known as CD in the context of surface proteins and diseases?
What is the function of membrane proteins known as CD in the context of surface proteins and diseases?
Which category of ionophores forms a channel that traverses the membrane for ions to diffuse through?
Which category of ionophores forms a channel that traverses the membrane for ions to diffuse through?
What is the function of Valinomycin in ion transport?
What is the function of Valinomycin in ion transport?
How do large molecules like proteins and polysaccharides generally cross the plasma membrane?
How do large molecules like proteins and polysaccharides generally cross the plasma membrane?
Which process requires energy: exocytosis or diffusion through the lipid bilayer?
Which process requires energy: exocytosis or diffusion through the lipid bilayer?
What is the main difference between mobile carriers and channel formers among ionophores?
What is the main difference between mobile carriers and channel formers among ionophores?
Which antibiotic facilitates the movement of K+ ions across biological membranes?
Which antibiotic facilitates the movement of K+ ions across biological membranes?
Study Notes
Membrane Structure and Function
- Membranes contain lipids, proteins, and polysaccharides in a bilayer structure.
- Three types of proteins are present in membranes: Integral, Peripheral, and Transmembrane proteins.
- Positioning of proteins depends on their hydrophobicity.
- Membrane proteins serve six different functions: Transport, Enzymatic Activity, Signal Transduction, Cell-cell recognition, Intercellular Joining, and Attachment to the cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix.
Carbohydrates in Membranes
- Carbohydrates in membranes are oligosaccharides covalently attached to proteins (glycoproteins) and lipids (glycolipids).
- Mainly gangliosides, found on the exterior side of the plasma membrane.
- Roles of membrane carbohydrates include cell-cell recognition, adhesion, and receptor action.
Mechanisms of Transport
- Transport of solute molecules involves Recognition and Binding, Translocation or Transport, and Dissociation or Release.
- Mechanisms of transport include Symport, Antiport, and Uniport.
- Electrogenic transport occurs when a charged substance is translocated without an oppositely charged ion, leading to a membrane potential.
- Neutral or electrically silent transport occurs when an oppositely charged ion is moved to balance the charge.
Energetics of Membrane Transport
- The change in free energy (ΔG) for an uncharged molecule moving from a concentration of C1 to C2 is given by ΔG = 2.3 RT log (C2/C1).
- Passive transport occurs when ΔG is negative, and the movement of solute occurs spontaneously.
- Active transport occurs when ΔG is positive, and energy input is required to drive the transport.
Types of Membrane Translocation Systems
- Channels are selective for specific inorganic cations and anions.
- Pores are not selective and permit organic and inorganic molecules to pass through the membrane.
- Channels and pores are intrinsic membrane proteins.
- Gap junctions are clusters of membrane channels lined by proteins that create aqueous connections between two cells.
- Nuclear pores cover two membranes, creating aqueous channels in the nuclear envelope.
Ionophores
- Ionophores are antibiotics that facilitate the movement of monovalent and divalent inorganic ions across biological membranes.
- Two major groups: Mobile carriers (e.g., valinomycin) and channel formers (e.g., gramicidin A).
- Both types translocate ions by passive mediated transport mechanism.
Bulk Transport
- Bulk transport across the plasma membrane occurs by exocytosis and endocytosis.
- Exocytosis involves the release of vesicles from the cell, and endocytosis involves the uptake of vesicles into the cell.
- Examples of exocytosis include the secretion of insulin from pancreatic cells into the extracellular fluid.
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This quiz covers the mechanism of transport for solute molecules, including stages like recognition, binding, translocation, dissociation, and recovery. It also discusses the specificity and saturation of transporters. Learn about symport, antiport, and uniport mechanisms.
