Compare and contrast the following methods of a passing cell membrane in terms of movement with respect to the concentration gradient, use of ATP, and the use of transporters with examples. (Simple) Diffusion Facilitated Diffusion/Passive Transport Osmosis Active Transport Exocytosis Endocytosis (with its 3 subforms)

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Compare and contrast the following methods of a passing cell membrane in terms of movement with respect to the concentration gradient, use of ATP, and the use of transporters with examples.

  • (Simple) Diffusion
  • Facilitated Diffusion/Passive Transport
  • Osmosis
  • Active Transport
  • Exocytosis
  • Endocytosis (with its 3 subforms)
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Plasma membrane is a selectively permeable structure which forms a barrier between cytoplasm and external environment. It blocks the free passage of molecules from inside to outside the cell and vice versa. Hydrophobic and small polar uncharged molecular can diffuse through lipid bilayer whereas large polar and charged molecules are impermeable and need transporters or channels for entry and exit from the cell.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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