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What are biological polymers typically formed by?
What are biological polymers typically formed by?
Which of the following is a common biological polymer mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a common biological polymer mentioned in the text?
What type of group is found at the hydrophilic head of membranes?
What type of group is found at the hydrophilic head of membranes?
Why do simple detergents retain amphipathicity?
Why do simple detergents retain amphipathicity?
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What function do cellular membranes serve as per the text?
What function do cellular membranes serve as per the text?
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The immiscibility of what substances gives rise to compartmentalization, protection, and energy generation in cells?
The immiscibility of what substances gives rise to compartmentalization, protection, and energy generation in cells?
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What is the main factor that affects the speed of diffusion?
What is the main factor that affects the speed of diffusion?
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Why do biological membranes pose a barrier to diffusion?
Why do biological membranes pose a barrier to diffusion?
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What does the Nernst Equation describe?
What does the Nernst Equation describe?
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What causes a membrane voltage to occur?
What causes a membrane voltage to occur?
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How can the voltage across cell membranes be measured?
How can the voltage across cell membranes be measured?
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What drives the diffusion of ions (charges) across biological membranes?
What drives the diffusion of ions (charges) across biological membranes?
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