Molecular Foundations and Cellular Architecture · Cell Biology

The Dynamic Cell Surface

Analyzing the fluid mosaic model and the mechanisms cells use to regulate the movement of substances.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do cells maintain internal concentrations against steep concentration gradients?
  2. 2What are the clinical implications when membrane transport proteins fail to function?
  3. 3How does the surface area to volume ratio limit the maximum size of a single cell?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Cell Structure and Function - JC1
Level: JC 1
Subject: Biology
Unit: Molecular Foundations and Cellular Architecture
Period: Cell Biology

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