Practice Plasma Membrane (cell Membrane) (2.5.1)

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Question 1.
What is the plasma membrane?
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Think about what separates the cell from its environment.
Question 2.
What does semi-permeable mean?
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Consider which particles can move through a sieve.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?
- Regulate transport
- Store nutrients
- Generate energy
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Think about how the cell maintains its environment.
4Question 4.
True or False: The plasma membrane is impermeable to all substances.
- True
- False
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Recall the definition of semi-permeable.
Question 5.
Design an experiment to test the permeability of the plasma membrane using different substances.
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Think about what variables you could measure.
Question 6.
Explain how the structure of the plasma membrane supports its function in transport.
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Consider how flexibility might enhance transport.

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