
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Textbook Question
Chapter 3, Problem 5RQ
At resting membrane potential, the cytoplasmic side of the membrane surface of the cell is _____, and the cell extracellular membrane surface is _____. (a) slightly negative; slightly positive, (b) slightly positive; slightly negative, (c) slightly positive; neutral; (d) slightly negative; neutral.
Expert Solution & Answer

Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
O Macmillan Learning
Glu-His-Trp-Ser-Gly-Leu-Arg-Pro-Gly
The pKa values for the peptide's side chains, terminal amino groups, and carboxyl groups are provided in the table.
Amino acid Amino pKa Carboxyl pKa Side-chain pKa
glutamate
9.60
2.34
histidine
9.17
1.82
4.25
6.00
tryptophan
9.39
2.38
serine
9.15
2.21
glycine
9.60
2.34
leucine
9.60
2.36
arginine
9.04
2.17
12.48
proline
10.96
1.99
Calculate the net charge of the molecule at pH 3.
net charge at pH 3:
Calculate the net charge of the molecule at pH 8.
net charge at pH 8:
Calculate the net charge of the molecule at pH 11.
net charge at pH 11:
Estimate the isoelectric point (pl) for this peptide.
pl:
Biology Question
This entire structure (Pinus pollen cone) using lifecycle terminology is called what?
Chapter 3 Solutions
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Ch. 3 - List the general functions of the plasma membrane.Ch. 3 - Identify the components of the plasma membrane...Ch. 3 - Which component of the plasma membrane is...Ch. 3 - Which type of integral protein allows water, ions,...Ch. 3 - Prob. 5CPCh. 3 - What are the major differences between cytosol and...Ch. 3 - Prob. 7CPCh. 3 - Prob. 8CPCh. 3 - Explain why certain cells in the ovaries and...Ch. 3 - What does the presence of many mitochondria imply...
Ch. 3 - Describe the contents and structure of the...Ch. 3 - What is a gene?Ch. 3 - Define gene activation.Ch. 3 - Describe transcription and translation.Ch. 3 - What process would be affected by the lack of the...Ch. 3 - What is meant by the term selectively permeable...Ch. 3 - Define diffusion.Ch. 3 - List five factors that influence the diffusion of...Ch. 3 - How would a decrease in the concentration of...Ch. 3 - Define osmosis.Ch. 3 - Some pediatricians recommend using a 10 percent...Ch. 3 - Describe the process of carrier-mediated...Ch. 3 - The concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in the...Ch. 3 - Describe endocytosis.Ch. 3 - Describe exocytosis.Ch. 3 - What is the process called whereby certain types...Ch. 3 - What is the membrane potential of a cell, and in...Ch. 3 - If the plasma membrane of a cell were freely...Ch. 3 - Give the biological terms for (a) cellular...Ch. 3 - What enzymes must be present for DNA replication...Ch. 3 - Describe interphase, and identify its stages.Ch. 3 - A cell is actively manufacturing enough organelles...Ch. 3 - Define mitosis, and list its four stages.Ch. 3 - What would happen if spindle fibers failed to form...Ch. 3 - Define growth factor, and identify several growth...Ch. 3 - An illness characterized by mutations that disrupt...Ch. 3 - Define metastasis.Ch. 3 - Define cellular differentiation.Ch. 3 - Prob. 1RQCh. 3 - The process that transports solid objects such as...Ch. 3 - Plasma membranes are said to be (a) impermeable,...Ch. 3 - _____ ion concentration is high in extracellular...Ch. 3 - At resting membrane potential, the cytoplasmic...Ch. 3 - The organelle responsible for a variety of...Ch. 3 - The synthesis of a functional polypeptide using...Ch. 3 - Prob. 8RQCh. 3 - The movement of water across a membrane from an...Ch. 3 - Prob. 10RQCh. 3 - List the four basic concepts that make up the cell...Ch. 3 - What are four general functions of the plasma...Ch. 3 - What are the primary functions of membrane...Ch. 3 - By what three major transport mechanisms do...Ch. 3 - List five important factors that influence...Ch. 3 - What are the four major functions of the...Ch. 3 - Diffusion is important in body fluids, because it...Ch. 3 - Microvilli are found (a) mostly in muscle cells,...Ch. 3 - When a cell is placed in a(n) _____ solution, the...Ch. 3 - Suppose that a DNA segment has the following...Ch. 3 - Prob. 21RQCh. 3 - The sodium-potassium exchange pump (a) is an...Ch. 3 - If a cell lacked ribosomes, it would not be able...Ch. 3 - List, in sequence, the phases of the interphase...Ch. 3 - List the stages of mitosis, and briefly describe...Ch. 3 - (a) What is cytokinesis? (b) What is the role of...Ch. 3 - The transport of a certain molecule exhibits the...Ch. 3 - Solutions A and B are separated by a selectively...Ch. 3 - A molecule that blocks the ion channels lining...Ch. 3 - What is the benefit of having some of the cellular...Ch. 3 - List the general functions of the plasma membrane.Ch. 3 - Identify the components of the plasma membrane...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- This entire structure using lifecycle terminology is called what? megastrobilus microstrobilus megasporophyll microsporophyll microsporangium megasporangium none of thesearrow_forwardHow much protein should Sarah add to her diet if she gets pregnant? Sarah's protein requirements during pregnancy would be higher. See Hint B2. During calculations, use numbers rounded to the first decimal place. In your answer, round the number of grams to the nearest whole number. _______ g ?arrow_forwardC MasteringHealth MasteringNu X session.healthandnutrition-mastering.pearson.com/myct/itemView?assignment ProblemID=17396422&attemptNo=1&offset=prevarrow_forwardMost people, even those who exercise regularly at low to average intensity (1 hour at the gym or a 2- to 3-mile walk several times per week), do not need an increased protein intake. What would be the protein needs of a man named Josh who exercises moderately and is the same age and size as Wayne? Josh is 5 ft, 8 in tall and weighs 183 lb. Round the number of grams to the nearest whole number. During calculations, use numbers rounded to the first decimal place. Because protein requirement is a range, please enter two numbers: lower and upper range values, respectively. Separate the lower and upper range values, in that order, by a comma. ___, ___ g ?arrow_forwardC MasteringHealth MasteringNu X session.healthandnutrition-mastering.pearson.com/myct/itemView?assignment ProblemID=17396422&attemptNo=1&offset=prevarrow_forwardIf left untreated, most HIV-infected individuals will develop AIDS. Current treatments are focused on highlyactive antiretroviral therapy (HAART). HAART usually consists of an orally delivered drug cocktail containingtwo different reverse transcriptase inhibitors and one other drug, such as a protease inhibitor. Question: Develop a pharmacokinetic model of HAART treatment. Consider all 3 drugs. Make sure to include adiagram that illustrates your thinking, state all assumptions, and define your variables. Whatparameters would you need to know to find the concentration of drug in the plasma? In the T cells?(You do not need to write out or solve any equations.)arrow_forwardnot use ai pleseaarrow_forward(A) 25 20 20 15 NPP (Mg C/ha/yr) 10 10 5 0 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 ECOLOGY 4e, Figure 20.11 (Part 1) 2017 Sinauer Associates, Inc. Average annual precipitation (mm) 8,000arrow_forwardexplain the cascade of events (starting with relaxing trade winds) that occurs during El Niño in the eastern Pacific (off the coasts of California/North America and Peru/South America) and which lead to food-chain collapse - start with changes in the physical/oceanographic conditions, andthen systematically describe the cascading effects at each level of the food chain -arrow_forward3) Which statement(s) about the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) is/are TRUE? CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. A. It is a major driver of salmon populations in the Pacific B. It affects sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific C. Its cycles typically do not last as long as those of ENSO D. Evidence that it has occurred over many centuries has been gathered from tree ring dataarrow_forward4.arrow_forward2arrow_forwardarrow_back_iosSEE MORE QUESTIONSarrow_forward_iosRecommended textbooks for you
- Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781285866932Author:Lauralee SherwoodPublisher:Cengage LearningConcepts of BiologyBiologyISBN:9781938168116Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James WisePublisher:OpenStax CollegeBiology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStax
- Human Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305112100Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage LearningAnatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781938168130Author:Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark WomblePublisher:OpenStax College
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781285866932Author:Lauralee SherwoodPublisher:Cengage LearningConcepts of BiologyBiologyISBN:9781938168116Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James WisePublisher:OpenStax CollegeBiology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStaxHuman Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305112100Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage LearningAnatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781938168130Author:Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark WomblePublisher:OpenStax College
The Cell Membrane; Author: The Organic Chemistry Tutor;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsffT7XIXbA;License: Standard youtube license