
Biology 2e
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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 9, Problem 7RQ
Why are ion channels necessary to transport ions into or out of a cell?
- Ions are too large to diffuse through the membrane.
- Ions are charged particles and cannot diffuse through the hydrophobic interior of the membrane.
- Ions do not need ion channels to move through the membrane.
- Ions bind to carrier proteins in the bloodstream, which must be removed before transport into the cell.
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