Membrane Physiology

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Describe how the structure (lipids and proteins) of a cell membrane facilitates its function (i.e., being semi-permeable).

Define diffusion.

Define osmosis. Describe the difference between isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions.

Compare and contrast active and passive transport mechanisms across a cell membrane.

Compare and contrast channel-mediated and carrier-mediated transport.

Describe the general differences between leak channels, gated-channels and pumps.

Integrate how the structure of a cell membrane results in selective permeability of molecules.