Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
Microbiology: Principles and Explorations
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ISBN: 9781118743164
Author: Jacquelyn G. Black, Laura J. Black
Publisher: WILEY
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To match: The given mechanisms through which the substances move across the membranes with their descriptive terms.

Introduction: A living cell, either eukaryotic or prokaryotic, is a dynamic entity. A membrane separates the cell from its environment. The particles constantly move across the membrane in a controlled manner. The mechanisms involved in the movement of substances include passive and active transport mechanisms.

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