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Molecules can move through the membrane in many ways.
If the molecule is hydrophobic (or lipophilic) it can easily pass through the membrane.
Other than that, most molecules move through the membrane through channels (which flow towards the molecules concentration gradient) or pumps (which flow against a molecules concentration gradient using energy).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe large, hydrophilic molecules are the molecules that have difficulty passing through the membrane. The transport proteins have a hydrophilic channel which is used as a tunnel to allow the molecule to pass through by avoiding the lipid bilayer.
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∙ 14y agoSome molecules are allowed to diffuse through the plasma membrane. The plasma membrane has a hydrophobic environment in its interior. Hence, non polar molecules like steroid hormones gain entry into the cell through the process of diffusion.
However, for polar molecules that cannot be transported through a hydrophobic environment, there are specialized receptor proteins on the cell surface that facilitate the movement of these molecules into the cell.
An ideal example is the movement of glucose molecules into the cells lining the intestines during the process of digestion. There are glucose receptors on the surface of the intestinal mucosal cells that allow this molecule to enter.
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∙ 11y agocell transport molecules by osmosis,diffusion,active transport
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∙ 7y agothrough active and passive transport
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∙ 8y agoEndocytosis
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Why do cells need carriers proteins that transport glucose?
Large molecules, such as glucose, are not able to pass through the cell membrane. Therefore proteins are needed to transport them across.
What is used to transport glucose across the cell membrane of certain cells?
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What are the example of transport work?
ATP transports energy across a cells membrane
Why do cells need to use transport proteins function?
Some molecules are too large to pass through the cell membrane without transport proteins.
Why is it important for a cell to transport molecules?
Simplest answer would be to maintain cellular homeostasis. Another example would be to keep the cell's internal structure isotonic to the exterior structure. Transport of materials over the cellular membrane is the origin of all cellular functions, as the cell needs those substances in order to trigger its various functions.It depends on the substance being transported. Is it a lipid, carb, or a protein? Rephrase the question to be more specific.
What is the membrane that surrounds the cells?
this is the cell membrane made primarily of lipid molecules with proteins incorporated into it that aid in transport of molecules across the membrane
What is aquaporins?
Aquaporins are protein molecules embedded in the phospholipid bilayer (cell membrane ) of some cells. They transport water across the cell membrane.
Why do cells need carriers proteins that transport glucose?
Large molecules, such as glucose, are not able to pass through the cell membrane. Therefore proteins are needed to transport them across.
What is activity transport?
When a cell expends energy to move molecules or ions across a membane, the process is known as active transport.Active transport is when it takes energy for the cell to take something else in.Active transport can be split into two categories:1. Transport by ProteinsMembrane integral proteins can either act as channels, or as "flip-flop" pimps which move large or charged molecules across. Example: Na and K ions: Na/K pumps2. Transport by Vesiclesdue to the fluid nature of the membrane, vesicles can fuse with the plasma membrane and transport substances across itEndocytosis: transport into cells. a. pinocytosis (drinking) b. phagocytosis (eating)Exocytosis: transport out of cells. Important in types of cells which secrete specialized products like hormones (example : insuline)Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane. This is in the direction against their concentration gradient.
Is insulin a neurotransmitter that affects growth?
No. Its a cellular membrane trigger that causes cells to transport sugar across the membrane ( via transport proteins).
What is used to transport glucose across the cell membrane of certain cells?
frutose
What are the example of transport work?
ATP transports energy across a cells membrane
What are the protein molecules in a cell membrane that assist in cell transport?
Protein molecules are responsible for membrane transport. In passive transport diffusion is the phenomenon in which molecules flow naturally from areas of high concentration to lower concentrations.
What is the role of transport proteins within the plasma membrane?
The membranes around cells and even around some organelles do not allow much to go in and out. If the substance is too large, it can't move in without help. If the charge is 'incorrect', it needs help as well.
What is meant by passive transport of material across a membrane?
"Passive" mean that it does not require energy, therefore the passive transport of material across the membrane means that it can transport the material (cells or whatever) without the function of energy across the membrane.
When do cells exchange materials across the cell?
A bilayer of phospholipids regulates cell traffic. There are five methods of transport across the membrane; diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport, co transport and endocytosis/exocytosis.
What do the channel proteins in the cell membrane do?
Channel proteins, a type of transport proteins to the cells, move molecules from outside of the membrane to the inside
