Cell Membrane and functions (BIOL 1406)
Types, functions, and the fluidity of cell membranes. Diagrams of different membrane proteins and explanations including cell-to-cell recognition, extra-cellular matrix proteins, intercellular joining, transport proteins, enzymatic activity and signal transduction along with channel proteins. Definitions and diagrams explaining the two main types of membrane proteins. Steps and organelles involved in every process of membrane component synthesis and factors that affect membrane fluidity. Selective permeability in membrane structure and what can and can’t move through the membrane specified. Passive v. Active transport, osmosis and diagrams explaining the concentration gradient along with tonicity. Hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic diagrams with plant and animal cells describing movement. Also explanations of facilitated diffusion, electrochemical gradient, electrogenic pump, sodium potassium pump and other methods of movement. Mastering biology questions and answers with explanations on the bottom of document.
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