Roles of surface membranes
- Created by: Joel Boulter
- Created on: 25-11-15 08:57
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- Roles of surface membranes
- Separates the cell from its external environment
- Controls the entry/exit of molecules
- Receptor for Neurotransmitters and hormones,
- Cell to cell attachments
- Allows active transport using carrier proteins
- Phospolipid bilayer allows and prevents the passage of certain molecules
- Allows diffusion of molecules
- Cell surface antigens
- Pinocytosis
- Exocytosis
- Phagocytosis
- Endocytosis
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