BIOLOGY
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Chapter 5, Problem 5A
A cell can use the process of facilitated diffusion to
a. concentrate a molecule such as glucose inside a cell.
b. remove all of a toxic molecule from a cell.
c. move ions or large polar molecules across the membrane regardless of concentration.
d. move ions or large polar molecules from a region of high concentration to a region of low concentration.
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Active transport is different from passive transport because
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no additional energy is required.
b.
molecules move from low concentration to high concentration.
c.
ions are involved.
d.
proteins are involved.
e.
water is moved across the membrane.
one reason active transport has a limited maximum transport rate at which it can progress is due to the fact that
a. energy required is not available inside the cell
b. carrier proteins are not on the surface of the cell membrane
c. ion channels are limited in size
d. the number of carrier proteins is limited and therefore they can become saturated
Describe and explain the difference between:
a. Active and passive transport across a membrane. Give an example (can be broad) of a molecule that crosses a membrane for each mechanism.
b. Primary vs secondary active transport. Give an example of a molecule(s) that crosses a membrane for each mechanism.
Chapter 5 Solutions
BIOLOGY
Ch. 5.1 - Prob. 1LOCh. 5.1 - Explain the fluid mosaic model of membrane...Ch. 5.2 - List the different components of phospholipids.Ch. 5.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 5.2 - Prob. 3LOCh. 5.3 - Illustrate the functions of membrane proteins.Ch. 5.3 - Prob. 2LOCh. 5.3 - Prob. 3LOCh. 5.4 - Compare simple diffusion and facilitated...Ch. 5.4 - Prob. 2LO
Ch. 5.4 - Prob. 3LOCh. 5.5 - Prob. 1LOCh. 5.5 - Prob. 2LOCh. 5.5 - Prob. 3LOCh. 5.6 - Distinguish between endocytosis and exocytosis.Ch. 5.6 - Illustrate how endocytosis can be specific.Ch. 5 - According to the fluid mosaic model, membranes are...Ch. 5 - Prob. 2IQCh. 5 - The fluid mosaic model of the membrane describes...Ch. 5 - What chemical property characterizes the interior...Ch. 5 - The transmembrane domain of an integral membrane...Ch. 5 - The specific function of a membrane within a cell...Ch. 5 - The movement of water across a membrane is...Ch. 5 - Prob. 6UCh. 5 - Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for...Ch. 5 - A bacterial cell that can alter the composition of...Ch. 5 - What variable(s) influence(s) whether a nonpolar...Ch. 5 - Which of the following does NOT contribute to the...Ch. 5 - How are active transport and coupled transport...Ch. 5 - A cell can use the process of facilitated...Ch. 5 - figure 5.5 describes a classic experiment...Ch. 5 - Each compartment of the endomembrane system of a...Ch. 5 - The distribution of lipids in the ER membrane is...
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