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2. guard cells actively transport potassium ions in, lowering the water potential of the cell so that......

  • water moves in
  • water leaves

3. the fluidity of membranes in colder temperature is determined by.......

  • number of phospholipids
  • proportions of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids
  • glycoproteins

4. Which molecule does not travel across membranes via simple diffusion?

  • O2
  • Water
  • CO2
  • ions
  • steroid hormones

5. Which is NOT a role of a membrane at the SURFACE of cells

  • site of chemical reactions
  • has antigens so that the organisms immune system can recognise the cell as not foreign
  • hold digestive enzymes inside the cell
  • may contain enzymes involved in specific metabolic pathways
  • separate's cells components from external environment
  • regulates transport of materials into and out of the cell
  • contains receptors for such chemical signals, so it is a site for cell communication and signalling
  • may release chemicals that signal to other cells

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