Lipids - Membrane Selective Permeability, Transport, Diffusion, and Osmosis

Question 1

(LO): Predict the permeability of various types of molecules across lipid bilayers based on size and charge.

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Question 2

(LO): Discuss selective permeability of biological membranes and structural features that contribute to the selective permeability.

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Question 3

(LO): (Self Study): Distinguish between the process of diffusion and osmosis.

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Question 4

(LO): (Self Study): List some strategies that cells use to deal with the consequences of osmotic pressure build up as a result of the selective permeability of membranes.

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Question 5

(LO): Compare and contrast the transport proteins, carriers versus channels.

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Question 6

(LO): Distinguish between the different types of membrane transports (simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport) in terms of concentration dependence, protein transporters, and energy requirements.

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