2.5.1 - Plasma Membrane (Cell Membrane)
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Practice Questions
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What is the plasma membrane?
💡 Hint: Think about what separates the cell from its environment.
What does semi-permeable mean?
💡 Hint: Consider which particles can move through a sieve.
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What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?
💡 Hint: Think about how the cell maintains its environment.
True or False: The plasma membrane is impermeable to all substances.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of semi-permeable.
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Design an experiment to test the permeability of the plasma membrane using different substances.
💡 Hint: Think about what variables you could measure.
Explain how the structure of the plasma membrane supports its function in transport.
💡 Hint: Consider how flexibility might enhance transport.
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