
Concept explainers
a.
To determine:
The differences in the diffusion rates of chemicals A and B.
Introduction:
The membrane that is present below the cell wall and glycocalyx is a cytoplasmic membrane. It is also known as plasma membrane or cell membrane. The structure of the cytoplasmic membrane is referred to the phospholipid bilayer and the membrane of bacteria is composed of integral proteins. Peripheral proteins are loosely attached to the membrane on one or another side which acts as enzymes, receptors, recognition proteins, and carriers.
Cell membrane controls the movement of substances inside and outside of the cell with the main function of protecting the cell for the surroundings. It also provides shape to the cell and involves in different cellular processes such as cell signaling, cell adhesion, and ion conductivity.
b.
To explain:
The reason that diffusion rate of chemical A taper off.
Introduction:
The membrane that is present below the cell wall and glycocalyx is a cytoplasmic membrane. It is also known as plasma membrane or cell membrane. The structure of the cytoplasmic membrane is referred to the phospholipid bilayer and the membrane of bacteria is composed of integral proteins. Peripheral proteins are loosely attached to the membrane on one or another side which acts as enzymes, receptors, recognition proteins, and carriers.
Cell membrane controls the movement of substances inside and outside of the cell with the main function of protecting the cell for the surroundings. It also provides shape to the cell and involves in different cellular processes such as cell signaling, cell adhesion, and ion conductivity.
c.
To determine:
The way in which the cell increase the diffusion rate of chemical A.
Introduction:
The membrane that is present below the cell wall and glycocalyx is a cytoplasmic membrane. It is also known as plasma membrane or cell membrane. The structure of the cytoplasmic membrane is referred to the phospholipid bilayer and the membrane of bacteria is composed of integral proteins. Peripheral proteins are loosely attached to the membrane on one or another side which acts as enzymes, receptors, recognition proteins, and carriers.
Cell membrane controls the movement of substances inside and outside of the cell with the main function of protecting the cell for the surroundings. It also provides shape to the cell and involves in different cellular processes such as cell signaling, cell adhesion, and ion conductivity.
d.
To determine:
The way in which the cell increase the diffusion rate of chemical B.
Introduction:
The membrane that is present below the cell wall and glycocalyx is a cytoplasmic membrane. It is also known as plasma membrane or cell membrane. The structure of the cytoplasmic membrane is referred to the phospholipid bilayer and the membrane of bacteria is composed of integral proteins. Peripheral proteins are loosely attached to the membrane on one or another side which acts as enzymes, receptors, recognition proteins, and carriers.
Cell membrane controls the movement of substances inside and outside of the cell with the main function of protecting the cell for the surroundings. It also provides shape to the cell and involves in different cellular processes such as cell signaling, cell adhesion, and ion conductivity.

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