Cellular Foundations and Chemistry of Life · Cell Biology
The Dynamic Cell Membrane
A study of the fluid mosaic model and the mechanisms by which cells regulate the internal environment through selective permeability.
Key Questions
- 1How does the chemical structure of the phospholipid bilayer facilitate and restrict molecular movement?
- 2What are the physiological consequences for an organism if cellular transport mechanisms fail?
- 3In what ways do cells use energy to move substances against a concentration gradient?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9S11U03
Year: Year 11
Subject: Biology
Unit: Cellular Foundations and Chemistry of Life
Period: Cell Biology
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