Explain whether any ions can traverse the plasma membrane. If your answer is “yes,” which ions traverse from the extracellular space to the intracellular space and vice versa. Explain your rationale.

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From the image provided. Explain whether any ions can traverse the plasma membrane. If your answer is “yes,” which ions traverse from the extracellular space to the intracellular space and vice versa. Explain your rationale.

 

. A synthetic celIl has cytoplasm and plasma membrane. Outside the cell there is a
concentration of 2 mM Na3PO4, whereas inside the cell the concentration of Na3PO, is
200 mM. The synthetic plasma membrane contains PO4 3- channels. However, these
channels are closed.
Transcribed Image Text:. A synthetic celIl has cytoplasm and plasma membrane. Outside the cell there is a concentration of 2 mM Na3PO4, whereas inside the cell the concentration of Na3PO, is 200 mM. The synthetic plasma membrane contains PO4 3- channels. However, these channels are closed.
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