5.2.1 - PLASMA MEMBRANE OR CELL MEMBRANE
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?
💡 Hint: Think about what surrounds the cell.
Define osmosis in simple terms.
💡 Hint: It deals with water transfer.
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What is the major function of the plasma membrane?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in homeostasis.
True or False: Osmosis only refers to the movement of oxygen.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what osmosis involves.
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Critically evaluate how a malfunction in the plasma membrane can affect cell function.
💡 Hint: Consider the impacts on nutrient intake and waste removal.
Analyze the effects of placing animal cells in both isotonic and hypertonic solutions, describing differences in cellular response.
💡 Hint: Think about how solute concentration influences cell health.
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