Chapter 3, Problem 15CA

Summary Introduction

To define:

The term ‘osmosis’.

Introduction:

The cell membrane is one of the major components of the cell. It contains many types of protein molecules in comparison to the lipid molecules. Certain globular and compact membrane proteins provide a pathway to smaller molecules to cross the phospholipid layer of the cell. The membrane proteins form “pores” allowing the entry of water or form channels for entry of particular ions.