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What is the main function of gating in protein channels?
What is the main function of gating in protein channels?
- Aiding in cell division
- Regulating the ion permeability of the channels (correct)
- Modifying the channel's size
- Promoting protein synthesis
Which type of channels have gates that can open or close them?
Which type of channels have gates that can open or close them?
- Positively charged channels
- Uncharged channels
- Negatively charged channels
- Gated-channels (correct)
In which mode of nerve impulse conduction does the flow of nerve impulse occur slower?
In which mode of nerve impulse conduction does the flow of nerve impulse occur slower?
- Voltage-gated conduction
- Continuous conduction (correct)
- Saltatory conduction
- Chemical-gated conduction
Which structure contains synaptic neurotransmitters in a neuron?
Which structure contains synaptic neurotransmitters in a neuron?
What is the role of myelin sheath in neurons?
What is the role of myelin sheath in neurons?
Which method controls the opening and closing of protein channel gates?
Which method controls the opening and closing of protein channel gates?
What is the role of channel proteins in facilitating substance transport across a cell membrane?
What is the role of channel proteins in facilitating substance transport across a cell membrane?
In secondary active transport, where does the energy used for transport come from?
In secondary active transport, where does the energy used for transport come from?
What distinguishes endocytosis from exocytosis in terms of material transport?
What distinguishes endocytosis from exocytosis in terms of material transport?
What characterizes phagocytosis in terms of material movement into cells?
What characterizes phagocytosis in terms of material movement into cells?
Which statement accurately describes how channel proteins operate in substance transport?
Which statement accurately describes how channel proteins operate in substance transport?
What is one of the key roles of secondary active transport in cellular function?
What is one of the key roles of secondary active transport in cellular function?
What is the main function of transport proteins in facilitated diffusion?
What is the main function of transport proteins in facilitated diffusion?
Which type of molecules can be transported through channel proteins in facilitated diffusion?
Which type of molecules can be transported through channel proteins in facilitated diffusion?
In active transport, what is the direction of movement of substances?
In active transport, what is the direction of movement of substances?
Which type of active transport requires an additional source of energy such as ATP?
Which type of active transport requires an additional source of energy such as ATP?
What is the main difference between facilitated diffusion and active transport?
What is the main difference between facilitated diffusion and active transport?
Which type of active transport indirectly derives energy from ionic concentration gradients created by another process?
Which type of active transport indirectly derives energy from ionic concentration gradients created by another process?
