Unit 2: Cells- selective permeability of cell membrane Flashcards

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selective permeability

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picky about what goes in and out of cell

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2
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how do nonpolar molecules get through the membrane

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easily
- small
- love big hydrophobic region in middle of bilayer

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3
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how do polar molecules get through the membrane

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need help of protein
- often big
- hate hydrophobic region in middle

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