Cell Membrane
Is structure related to function?
You now know the names of animal and plant cell organelles. You can now look at the cell membrane that encloses the cell. The internal structure of the organelle determines its function. You will understand that the structure of the organelle contributes to the function of the organelle.
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The sodium-potassium pumps of animal cells pass _________.
Definition: Semipermeable Membrane
The semipermeable membrane has pores in it. The pores allow only certain substances to pass through the cell membrane either from inside the cell to outside the cell or from outside the cell to inside the cell. This property is called semi-permeability.
Definition: Membrane Transport
Membrane transport is the movement of biochemicals and other atomic or molecular substances across biological membranes. It is a major function of the cell membrane.
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