1. Consider a cell with surface area 2.5 x 102 mm², initial water potential of -0.3MPa and membrane hydraulic conductance of 106 m s¹ MPa¹. The cell is placed in freshwater having a solute potential of -0.15 MPa. (a) Calculate the driving force for water movement into the cell. (b) Determine the initial flow rate of water into the cell in volumetric terms.

1. Consider a cell with surface area 2.5 x 102 mm², initial water potential of -0.3MPa and membrane hydraulic conductance of 106 m s¹ MPa¹. The cell is placed in freshwater having a solute potential of -0.15 MPa. (a) Calculate the driving force for water movement into the cell. (b) Determine the initial flow rate of water into the cell in volumetric terms.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

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Author:Lauralee Sherwood

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Chapter3: The Plasma Membrane And Membrane Potential

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Problem 2TAHL: Assume that a membrane permeable to Na+ but not to Cl- separates two solutions. The concentration of...

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