An Introduction to Cell Membrane Permeability
Explore how the size and charge of a molecule affects its ability to pass through the cell membrane. Through a series of examples, learners can visualize selective permeability as it relates to the cell membrane.
Topics
- AP
- AP Biology
- AP Bio
- next generation science standards
- NGSS
- selectively permeable
- lipid bilayer
- phospholipid
- hydrophobic
- hydrophilic
- specialized transport proteins
- freely diffuse
- molecule charge
- ions
- molecule size
- uncharged molecules
- polar molecules
- transport
- cell membrane
- diffusion
- permeability