5 Questions
What is the thickness of the plasma membrane mentioned in the text?
8 nm
What characteristic does the plasma membrane exhibit?
Selective permeability
What is fundamental to life according to the text?
The ability of the cell to discriminate in its chemical exchanges with its environment
What may have been one of the earliest episodes in the evolution of life according to the text?
The formation of a membrane that enclosed a solution different from the surrounding solution
What makes the selectivity in chemical exchanges possible according to the text?
The plasma membrane and its component molecules
Test your knowledge of membrane structure and function with this quiz. Explore the role of the plasma membrane in controlling traffic into and out of the cell, and learn about the selective properties of biological membranes.
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