The main factor that influences diffusion of a substance across a cell membrane is the concentration of the diffusing molecule. If it is high on one side and low on another it will diffuse to the area of lower concentration. Another factor that influences diffusion across a cell membrane would be the pore. Is the molecule large enough to fit through the pores of the membrane? Does the molecule have the correct charge with regards to the charge on the inside of the pore to allow it to pass through?
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Yes, some membranes have protein channels called aquaporins that allow for the passage of hydrophilic substances like water across the membrane. These channels facilitate the movement of water molecules while excluding other substances.
Cheetahs do not have cell walls. However, like all living organisms, they have cell membranes that surround and protect their cells. Cell membranes regulate the passage of substances in and out of the cell.
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Semi-permeable membranes are thin solids that allow certain substances to diffuse through them while preventing the passage of others.
The cell membrane supervises the substances entering and exiting the cell. It is selectively permeable and regulates the passage of molecules in and out of the cell through active or passive transport mechanisms.
Yes, prokaryotic cells have cell membranes. The cell membrane surrounds the entire cell and separates its internal environment from the external environment. It regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell.
Epithelial tissue is the type of tissue that is thin and primarily concerned with the movement of substances across membranes. It forms the lining of various organs and cavities in the body, allowing for the selective passage of molecules and ions.
Yes, the cells of archaebacteria, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants and animals all have cell membranes. (Viruses have protein coats, not cell membranes and thus are not true 'cells'.) Thus indeed, all cells possess a cell membrane.
Cell membranes perform several key functions, including acting as a barrier to regulate the passage of substances in and out of the cell, providing structural support to the cell, facilitating cell communication and signaling, and recognizing and binding to specific molecules like hormones or antigens.
Osmosis
phospholipids and cholesterol are the main compounds that form the barrier to the movement of hydrophilic materials across biological membranes. The hydrophobic tails of the phospholipids create a barrier that prevents the passage of hydrophilic substances. Cholesterol helps maintain the fluidity and stability of the membrane.
The main factors that control the passage of molecules in and out of a cell are the size of the molecules, their charge, the concentration gradient, and the presence of specific transport proteins or channels. Cell membranes are selectively permeable, allowing some molecules to pass freely while requiring others to be actively transported.