Differentiate between diffusion and osmosis.

Q: Briefly define osmosis

A: The substances in a living system can move from one place to another through different methods.…

Q: Describe facilitated diffusion.

A: Introduction In this question we will discuss about the facilitated diffusion.

Q: Describe the two factors necessary for diffusion to occur.

A: Diffusion is the movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low…

Q: Explain Peripheral membrane proteins.

A: The cell membrane is the outer covering of the cell. It is made up of a bilayer that consists of…

Q: What are the differences between passive and active transport?

A: As we know cell membrane is semipermeable and it allows movement of various molecules, gases,…

Q: Distinguish among diffusion, osmosis, active transport, plasmolysis, and imbibition.

A: Introduction: The molecules of water are then moved through blood course to be dispersed everywhere…

Q: Contrast simple diffusion with facilitated diffusion.

A: Simple Diffusion means when molecules move through a cell membrane but they do not use the channels…

Q: what is the relevance of osmosis to cellular homeostasis?

A: Osmosis is the movement of water along the concentration gradient that is from its higher…

Q: Define diffusion and describe the factors that influence the rate of diffusion.

A: Diffusion: It is movement of the substance from the region of higher concentration to the lower…

Q: Why does osmosis occur?

A: The cells are the primary unit of life. The cell membrane is an integral component of the cell. Cell…

Q: Define the term active transport?

A: Active transport is that the energy-requiring method of pumping molecules and ions across membranes…

Q: Explain what types of transporters are present in membranes?

A: Introduction: The cell is separated from the environment outside by the cell membrane. It also forms…

Q: Differentiate between simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion.

A: Simple diffusion and facilitative diffusion are biological transports that specify the structure of…

Q: State the characteristics that distinguish the membrane proteins from each other

A: The cell membrane is the outer membrane of most of the organism’s cells and it separates the outer…

Q: explain the process of osmosis.

A: There are many ways to transport molecules inside the living system. They include diffusion,…

Q: Define osmosis and describe varying osmotic conditions.

A: We know that solute combines with the solvent to form the solution and the movement of the latter…

Q: What types of molecules can diffuseacross the plasma membrane?

A: The plasma membrane is composed of phospholipids, sphingolipids, and cholesterol. Phospholipids and…

Q: Give some examples of Diffusion?

A: Diffusion The movement of particles in a solid from an area of high concentration to an area of low…

Q: Why are membranes said to have selective permeability?

A: The cell membrane of most organisms is composed of the phospholipid bilayer. The movement of…

Q: What determines osmosis between body compartments?

A: It is a process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a…

Q: Differentiate diffusion, facilitated diffusion and osmosis

A: Diffusion allows both solvent and solute molecules to move freely, while osmosis only allows solvent…

Q: Distinguish between Simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion.

A: A particular area of biology called "cell biology" focuses on the in-depth study of diverse cellular…

Q: Compare the process of facilitated diffusion to the process of osmosis.

A: The cell membrane is a living, crucial part of the cell. It acts as a physical barrier, enclosing…

Q: Distinguish between simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport.

A: Introduction  As the cell is bounded by the membranous structure which do not allow the molecules to…

Q: Explain the difference between osmosis and diffusion?

A: The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of our body. It carries out many functions in…

Q: What is an example of facilitated diffusion and osmosis in the body?

A: Facilitated diffusion is the movement of a molecule from an area of high concentration to an area of…

Q: How does active transport differ from osmosis?

A: Active transport is the movement of molecules across a membrane from lower concentration to higher…

Q: Describe the chemical composition of the plasma membrane and relate it tomembrane functions.

A: The plasma membrane or cell membrane is primarily made of a lipid bilayer together with various…

Q: What types of molecules pass easily through the plasma membrane?

A: Plasma membrane plays important role in cell function and in the life process of living organisms.…

Q: Explain passive transport and active transport across the cell membrane.

A: The various types of cellular processes are completed by transporting different types of molecules…

Q: Define the term direction of Diffusion?

A: The cell membrane, additionally called the plasma membrane, is found in all cells and isolates the…

Q: What is the function of pressure in osmosis?

A: Movement of molecules or ions across various biological membranes of the cell is a common phenomenon…

Q: Describe the basic factors in diffusion and passive transportsystems.

A: All the cells have a membrane surrounding their organelles which allow support, protection and…

Q: Distinguish active transport from passive transport; phagocytosis and pinocytosis.

A: Movement of molecules across a membrane is classified into two categories: active and passive…

Q: Determine the kind of integral membranes that permit the passage of tiny soluble solutes, ions, and…

A: Through the channel proteins incorporated into the lipid bilayer, ions, water, and metabolites are…

Q: What is osmosis?

A: When the movement of molecules, ions, etc is along the concentration gradient and there is no energy…

Q: What is an example of active transport in the body?

A: As we know cell membrane is semipermeable and it allows movement of various molecules, gases,…

Q: Explain about Plasma membrane ?

A: A cell is a cytoplasmic mass that is outwardly attached by a cell membrane. Cell is the basic unit…

Q: Explain the differences between rough and smooth endoplasmicreticulum

A: Cells are the primary and elemental part of living beings just like atoms for matters. The…

Q: 14. (a) Define osmosis and diffusion.

A: Cell membrane are important part of cell structure and they help regulate materials going in and out…

Q: Determine the function of the plasma membrane.

A: Along the cell's edge could be a lipid layer referred to as the cytomembrane. It safeguards the many…

Q: How can the various transport mechanisms across the cell membrane affect the cells homeostasis?

A: Homeostasis is the process of cells, tissues, and organisms that allows for the maintenance and…