Molecular Foundations and Cell Architecture · Cell Biology
Membrane Transport and Cell Signaling
Analyze the fluid mosaic model and the mechanisms by which substances cross biological barriers.
Key Questions
- 1How does the amphipathic nature of phospholipids facilitate selective permeability?
- 2Why is active transport essential for maintaining electrochemical gradients in living tissues?
- 3How do cells distinguish between internal and external signals to initiate a response?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Biology - Transport Across Cell Membranes
Year: Year 12
Subject: Biology
Unit: Molecular Foundations and Cell Architecture
Period: Cell Biology
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