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B2.1 Membrane & transport - reading task

This activity introduces the structure and function of the plasma membrane in cells. Not only does this cover the amphipathic nature of phospholipid structure, the bi-layer of phospholipids but also the myriad of membrane proteins which affect the movement of molecules across the membrane. There is a summary of the different methods of transport across membranes including facilitated diffusion, active transport,...

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