transport across membranes Flashcards

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what do membranes do

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control what enters exits cell
provide internal transport system
isolate enzymes that can damage cells
compartmentalise cell into diff organelles

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what is function of phospholipid bilayer

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prevent water soluble substances from entering and exiting
allow small molecules to diffuse through bilayer
phospolipids in membrane to make it flexible

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fluid mosaic model

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double bilayer

proteins scattered

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