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Physical basis of the functioning of biological membranes. Transfer of water soluble molecules across cell membranes by transport proteins. Two classes of membran proteins. Comparison of passive and active transport. Examples of sbubstances transported across cell
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Transfer of water soluble molecules across cell membranes by transport proteins
Examples of sbubstances transported across cell membranes by carrier proteins
Conformational change in protein to passively carry glucose
Two types of glucose carriers for transfer of glucose across the gut lining
The Na-K pump cycle
K+ is responsible for generating a membrane potential Nernst equation: V = 62log10(Co/Ci)
Three conformations of the voltage gated Na channel ----- ----- +++++ +++++