The process of movement of a substance (solid, liquid or gas) from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration so as to spread uniformly is called diffusion.
The process of movement of a substance (solid, liquid or gas) from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration so as to spread uniformly is called diffusion.
Selectively permeable membrane is the one which allows entry of certain substances, exit of some substances but prevents the passage of other substances, through it.
Selectively permeable membrane is the one which allows entry of certain substances, exit of some substances but prevents the passage of other substances, through it.
What is the main function of plasma membrane?
Plasma membrane defines the boundary of the cell and regulates the flow of materials into and out of the cell.
Plasma membrane defines the boundary of the cell and regulates the flow of materials into and out of the cell.
See lessWhat would happen if plasma membrane ruptures?
Ruptured plasma membrane generally heals within no time but if rupturing does not heal, the cell contents will spill over and the cell is killed.
Ruptured plasma membrane generally heals within no time but if rupturing does not heal, the cell contents will spill over and the cell is killed.
See lessDefine Diffusion.
The process of movement of a substance (solid, liquid or gas) from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration so as to spread uniformly is called diffusion.
The process of movement of a substance (solid, liquid or gas) from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration so as to spread uniformly is called diffusion.
See lessWhat type of organization is found in the plasma membrane?
Fluid mosaic organization.
Fluid mosaic organization.
See lessWhat is meant by selectively permeable membrane?
Selectively permeable membrane is the one which allows entry of certain substances, exit of some substances but prevents the passage of other substances, through it.
Selectively permeable membrane is the one which allows entry of certain substances, exit of some substances but prevents the passage of other substances, through it.
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